Date & Time:
9–11 June 2023
(3 days, total 10hrs workshop)
Time:
9 Jun (Fri): 7pm–9pm;
10 & 11 Jun (Sat & Sun): 3pm –7pm
Ages:
18 and above
Class Size:
8 – 16 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee:
RM 850* (Regular)
RM 750* (Early Bird pay by 31 May / Full Time Student)
*Registration For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
FREE YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE is aimed at individuals who want to cultivate their vocal and speech skills to help them communicate their ideas with greater impact.
A range of practical exercises will be introduced to help participants develop the strength, flexibility and presence in order to speak with greater ease, clarity and authenticity. Participants will ultimately discover just how powerful words can be when they are matched with the right physicality, vocal expression, and intention.
The aim of this workshop is to free individuals from habitual physical and vocal tension and promote effective and authentic communication. As a participant in this workshop, you will work on your CRAFT (alignment, breath, tone, dynamic expressions), and learn how to CONNECT words with their meaning and intention so that you can ultimately COMMUNICATE them clearly, confidently, and authentically to your listeners.
You will experience how powerful the spoken word can be when they are matched with the right tone, intention, and gestures. You will also get to cultivate and maintain your physical and vocal presence, to speak confidently and without prejudice whilst strengthening your self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-expression.
This newly developed course is not only an improvement of my earlier two workshops “Introduction to Voice and Speech Training for Adults” and “Introduction to Storytelling”, but it also includes additional materials that have been developed over the pandemic lockdown to help individuals cope with the demands of working in a wider range of work environments.
Mark Wong – Facilitator
Born and bred in Penang, Malaysia, Mark earned his Master of Arts (MA) in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London where he was taught and coached by world renowned voice teachers that include Cicely Berry, Barbara Houseman and Kristin Linklater. He is currently being coached and mentored by Patsy Rodenburg.
Mark has taught voice in the UK, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. He currently teaches at The University of Melbourne and heads the breadth subject, Clear Speech and Communication.
As a theatre practitioner, Mark was the voice and dialect coach on NEXT TO NORMAL (Pursued by Bear), THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (Ballarat Lyric Theatre Company), TITANIC: THE MUSICAL (StageArt), THE COLOR PURPLE (StageArt), ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (Heidelberg Theatre Company), PASSING STRANGE (Antipodes Theatre Company), LAURINDA (Melbourne Theatre Company), K-BOX (Malthouse Theatre), and THE HUMANS (Antipodes Theatre Company).
Despite his busy work schedule, Mark continues to run an active private studio and regularly conducts voice workshops throughout Asia and Australia.
Date (Sundays, 5 sessions)
Jun 11 18 25 | Jul 2 9
Time:
3pm – 4pm
Ages:
8 years old and above
Class Size:
5 – 20 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee:
RM175 for 5 sessions
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
While there is an abundant list of dance courses to pick from, it is not often that you stumble upon one teaching traditional dance and, even less often, that it is one offered to children and adults.
After a quick dive into the history of traditional dance, students will be taught the basic movements and techniques of not one but three different traditional dance forms!
In this workshop, students are invited to travel back to the 14th Century when Middle Eastern traders first introduced the Zapin. With its quick footwork and lively music, this dance puts everyone in a joyful mood. Another such dance is the Joget which is said to have Portuguese influence as far back as the 16th Century and a favorite at weddings and cultural celebrations. Lastly, students will have the chance to try their hand at the graceful Tarian Inang, a court dance that originated from the Malacca Sultanate.
Don’t miss this fun and invaluable experience to sample Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage!
No prior dance experience needed.
Cikgu Zhafir Muzani – Facilitator
Zhafir Muzani, was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, and grew up in Lahad Datu, Sabah. He is now residing in Kuala Lumpur. Zhafir is an art activist who has always wanted to explore the world of acting and dance. He started off as a freelance dancer and made his debut as a TV actor in an educational sitcom ‘Oh My English!’ while pursuing his passion in dance. He graduated with a Diploma in Film and Degree in Theatre from UiTM. He has joined many competitions such as SHORT+SWEET Dance at klpac and PenangPAC and won ‘Best Male Dancer’ (2016, 2017,2018 & 2020) and Best Choreographer (2018 & 2020) . Besides that, he won the World Championship of Performing Arts (2011) in Los Angeles, USA, and also won in a few categories in dance and acting. He loves Javanese and Balinese dance and has traveled to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to learn both art forms. He also performed at Pasar Tari Kontemporer (PASTAKOM) in Riau, Indonesia (2019) and The 6th Asian Youth Theatre Festival in Cambodia (2022). Now he serves as an in-house Resident Choreographer and Actor with The Actors Studio. His theater credits include Oedipus (2010), Muzikal Destini Anak Bangsa (2013), Kampung Kemenyan (2014), Rasuk (2015), Buy 1 Free 1 (2015), Nawaitu (2017), Dhendham Tresno Musical (2018), Men In Heels (2018), Adam The Musical (2018) Mek Mulung Lakhon Dewa Muda (2019) and Bollywood Dreams (2020). He directed the plays Dang Sri (2015), Mere Behen Ki Shaadi Musical (2016) and Lapan Satu T4YP (2022). His recent dance productions include pragina : EMOSI (2021), KonTra : Bianglala (2022), KonTra : Asirvatham (2022).
Date & Time (Two-day Workshop)
24 Jun (Sat) 10am – 5pm
25 Jun (Sun) 10am – 2pm
Age:
16 years old and above
Class Size:
8 – 11 pax
Venue:
Studio 9, klpac
Fee: RM500* (including workshop fee & lunch on Saturday.)
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
Call 03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
Rundown
DAY 1 – (Saturday, 24 Jun)
10-10.30am: Registration
10.30am-12pm: Intro to Malay Gamelan
12-1.30pm: Lunch break (Provided)
1.30-3pm: Traditional song learning
3-5pm: Contemporary song learning
DAY 2 – (Sunday, 25 Jun)
10am-1pm: Practice and run through all pieces of music
1pm-2pm: Recital & certificate presentation
An intensive but fun crash course for Gamelan lovers!
In this Two-day workshop, you will be able to experience and explore both traditional and contemporary songs. Participants do not need to have basic Gamelan knowledge but having some musical knowledge or instrument skills will help.
It will be a showcase on the 2nd day before workshop ended.
About Gangsapura
Gangsapura Gamelan Group is a contemporary Malay Gamelan group founded by power duo Teuku Umar Ilany and Nur Diyana Nadirah in 2016. It aims to promote Malaysian culture, develop traditional arts and instil music and arts skills among Malaysians.
Mohamad Faliq Bin Che Adeni – Facilitator
Mohamad Faliq Bin Che Adeni graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music (Composition and Arranging) from the National Arts and Cultural Academy (ASWARA) in 2015. After discovering his interest in the Malay gamelan in 2003, when he was just 13, he continued to pursue it along with other forms of performing arts such as dance and acting, performing at school and international level. In ASWARA, he explored composition and arrangement, opening up opportunities to further develop his craft.
Currently a Malay gamelan trainer at the Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College (KISAS), he has brought honour to KISAS as they have emerged as the Champion in numerous Malay Gamelan Competitions held for boarding schools. In hope of preserving the Malay gamelan and traditional art forms, he continues to teach and share his knowledge as well as compose so that it can be a pride for future generations regardless of race or religion.
Teuku Umar Ilany – Facilitator
Teuku Umar was first exposed to the Malay gamelan at the age of 12. He obtained his Masters of Arts (Music) by research with a focus on Malay gamelan from Universiti Malaya after graduating with a First Class Hons Music degree in Composition and Arranging from the National Heritage and Culture Academy (ASWARA). At ASWARA, he was exposed to other traditional Malay performing arts such as Wayang Kulit (Malay shadow play), Mak Yong, Bangsawan, Mek Mulong and Randai, all of which has influenced his creative musical skills.
Under the tutelage of mentors and adigurus like Pak Bob Khalil, Pak Osman, Ruslan Imam, Salvadore Guerzo and many others, Teuku is a leading light in the new generation of Malay gamelan artists. Winner of the “Best Gamelan Performer” in a competition in Terengganu, Teuku Umar has directed many traditional performances and has also led the ASWARA Gamelan Group in a collaboration with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). In 2016, he founded Gangsapura to further champion traditional Malay gamelan. A resident composer with Rhythm in Bronze, he also composes for various orchestras.
Past Workshop Photos
Date (Saturdays, 10 sessions per term)
Term 1 :
Apr 1 15 29 | May 6 13 20 27 | Jun 3 10 17
Term 2:
Jul 1 8 15 22 29 | Aug 5 12 26 | Sep 2 9
Time:
2:30pm – 3:30pm (7 – 12 years old)
3:45pm – 4:45pm (13 – 18 years old)
Class Size:
5 – 20 pax
Venue:
Studio 5, klpac
Fee:
RM 350* per term (10 sessions)
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
Kids were born to move and this is a fantastic course to get them moving and dancing!
We are on a mission to get children off screens and get them excited about to move. Dancer cum choreographer Carmen Khoo hopes to start ‘em young and cultivate a love for as well as interest in dancing in children and teenagers.
Students will be taught the correct way to warm up and get their bodies ready to move. Besides learning basic musicality and rhythm skills, they will be introduced to basic modern dance techniques and will have the chance to explore different styles like contemporary dance, contemporary jazz, basic hip hop as well as K-Pop.
Apart from physical benefits and an outlet for creative expression, it is a great confidence booster and will give them a chance to hone their performance skills.
Teacher Carmen Khoo
Carmen Khoo is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Performing Arts degree at TUTAS, a programme by Taylor’s University and The Actors Studio. She started performing at the age of 4 and started training professionally as a ballerina at the age of 7. After completing her ballet with Distinction, she then ventured into contemporary and contemporary jazz and earned an Honours in the recent CSTD examination. She has been involved in many concerts and competitions, most recently competing at MCCDC and performing in JUMPSTART, a recital by Danztech Movement. Prior to joining TUTAS, Carmen earned a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism.
She has been featured in multiple screen productions such as Taylor’s University’s “Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities” (2022) and RTM’s “Be Your Best Self” (2022), involved in the Asian Youth Theatre Festival (2021), silver award-winner in the International University Carnival on E-learning, and interned with the R.age team in Star Media Group handling news and documentaries.
Her involvement as a choreographer, dancer and actor for her senior’s production, The Prophet (2021), really pushed her to develop her craft especially dancing and acting. She was also the director, actor and dancer for multiple pieces in Kaleidoscope (2022) and 5:4:3:2:1 (2022)
Date (Sundays, 8 sessions)
May 21 28 | Jun 4 11 18 25 | Jul 2 9
Time:
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Ages:
16 and above
Class Size:
6 – 20 pax
Venue:
Studio. klpac
Fee:
RM280* for 8 sessions
*Registration Fee For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
It’s never too late to discover the joy of dancing! In just 8 short weeks, pick up the basics of contemporary dance from the wonderfully patient and encouraging Zhafir Muzani who is sure to get you moving and dancing in no time.
If trying something new was one of your New Year’s resolutions, then jump right into this Contemporary Dance workshop for beginners – no prior experience or training required.
Designed for those with an adventurous and creative spirit, renowned choreographer / dancer Zhafir Muzani will equip you with the fundamentals of contemporary dance. This includes developing body awareness and how it relates to space, tempo and music. He will also help you unleash your creativity and teach you how to express your feelings through movement in practical and easy ways.
Not only is this beginners workshop a great way to explore the beauty of dance and the joy of dancing, it is great for your physical and mental health too.
Date & Time (10 sessions):
Weekdays
May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Weekends
May 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun 3 | 3pm – 6pm
Ages:
18 and above
Class Size:
6 – 12 pax
Venue:
Studio, klpac
Fee:
RM 950* (10 sessions)
Early Bird Promotion (by 10 April):
RM 750*
*Registration For New Students: RM50
*RM20 off on registration fee for Eslite Malaysia members.
Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
03 – 4047 9036
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383
Registration
To register your interest, please fill in the form here.
A straightforward, practical crash-course on acting for casual or curious individuals who might have missed the age-limit for youth theatre programmes (conducted by someone who was a bit too old when he, himself, first started 🙂
Designed by a layman specifically for his fellow laypeople, this course focuses on practical approaches to acting. Without formal studies in the performing arts when he first started, Omar had to learn things the hard way: on the job and on his feet. And he’d like to share with others what he’s learnt over the years and maybe put them to good use.
Omar Ali – Facilitator
Trained as a graphic designer and copywriter, Omar stumbled into theatre by accident a bit later in life, liked it, and decided to stick around forever.
His 12 years of experience doing theatre include acting, directing, and set design, with specific interest in Translation and Adaptation. Alongside his late father, Allahyarham Muhammad Ali Hashim, Omar took English classics, translated them into Bahasa Melayu, and adapted them to our local context. ‘Dato’ Seri’ (2016, 2018) was a script adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, whilst ‘KANDANG’ (2017, 2019) was a stage adaptation of George Orwell’s novella, ‘Animal Farm’.
A former resident director at klpac, Omar is currently shifting his focus towards teaching, training, and development.
LOCATION
Address
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre,
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan
off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
51100, Kuala Lumpur
Waze to klpac
Google Directions to klpac
Parking Information
Ample free outdoor parking available.
