Malaysia
Dear Friends, Family and fellow Malaysian Art Supporters,
Hi, I will be having my 1st International Collaboration with two beautiful dancers Akane Hoshino (Tokyo, Japan) & Taissia Shupulnikova (Moscow, Russia) in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2014 here at The KuAsh Theatre, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur on the 23 & 24 August 2014 (Sat & Sun), 8.30pm & 3pm.
I hope that you will come and support our program and welcome our international guest artists to some warm Malaysian hospitality as they are very excited as it will be their first time to Malaysia. This is not only a dance exchange but an exploration of new contemporary work which I will be choreographing together with Taissia & Akane for the show dedicated to WOMEN accompanied by two well known talented Malaysian musicians live :)
Please spread the word and
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COUNTERTECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by Jenia Kasatkina (Amsterdam)
Organized by Michelle Jueney (Malaysia CID Member 15399)
Hosted by MASEAN DANCE ARTS
Principal: Mr. Wong Fu Chook
ABOUT COUNTERTECHNIQUE
Countertechnique provides tools for body and mind to deal with the demanding dance practice of the 21st century. It is a movement system to help the dancer think about the dancing body, focusing on the process of incorporating information into action. Within a clear structure of exercises, the Countertechnique class thoroughly prepares the body for rehearsal and performance, enabling dancers to move bigger, more fluidly and more spatially, while becoming stronger and more flexible.
By continuously and sequentially directing and counter directing parts of the body through space, Countertechnique allows the moving dancer to work with an ever changing dynamic balance. This dynamic balance reduces the pressure on the overall body structure and can be changed at any given moment. The consistent use of the counter direction in all movements is key to the technique; both the awareness and application of this principle is trained throughout the Countertechnique class.
The Countertechnique theory is organized around two principal notions: the ‘toolbox’ and ‘scanning’. The toolbox is the systematically organized collection of tools for body and mind with which Countertechnique works, often visualized as a virtual map that dancers carry with them. Scanning defines the process of dancers continuously and actively observing their mindset and body in order to choose the most appropriate tool(s) from the toolbox for the situation they find themselves in. Scanning allows dancers to make active use of the toolbox in their daily practice of training, rehearsing and performing.
In Countertechnique classes, dancers are introduced step-by-step to the various tools – making sure, however, that the priority always lies with experiencing and enjoying the difference in moving, rather than first having to understand the tools intellectually. Classes are therefore very accessible, and can be taught to participants of all levels. Dancers are encouraged to be pro-active in discovering connections and solutions, to be less concerned with judging themselves and to work in a healthy way with regard to body and mind. Throughout the process dancers increasingly become their own teachers, allowing them to practice and progress even at times when a teacher is not available!
Countertechnique was developed by Anouk van Dijk throughout her twenty-five year career as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. Over the last fifteen years, the knowledge and experience she gained – in constant dialogue with her dancers – was gradually transformed into a detailed theoretical system and a teaching method, which now together form the Countertechnique system.
Dear Friends & Dancers
We are excited to announce a very special opportunity for Malaysian dancers! On June 13-15, we will be hosting our friend and dance artist Paola Blanton, who lived in Malaysia from 2003-2009 and worked with us and other Malaysian dancers to establish the art of belly dance in this region. She has since moved back to Brazil, but continues to tour internationally each year to present her unique choreographies in world festivals such as WAMED Australia, IBCC Canada, Sphinx Festival Egypt, Theatrical Belly dance New York, UNESCO, and many others. Paola is also a contemporary lyrical dancer of Isadora Duncan technique and a pioneer of Balkan Gypsy Fusion.
We have selected four workshops from her repertory for dancers to choose from. Her Gypsy style is well-known the world over, and she will teach a Flamenco Fusion choreography along with a spirited Oriental Gypsy Karsilama. She will teach her famous theatrical sword dance, and finally, an energetic techno-club belly dance remix! She is an amazing teacher with a gift for making things comprehensible and accessible for all levels of dancer. Workshop space is limited; we suggest early registration.
Registration Fees for Workshop :
RM150 for any single workshop
RM250 for any two workshop
RM360 for any three workshop
RM400 for all four workshop with a Certificate
The Dates are 14 & 15 of June. On Friday, June 13, we are organizing a special World Gypsy Gala Showcase at Publika Square in Publika Mall, KL. There are fifteen performance slots open for guest teachers, troupes, or soloists. We invite you to participate in this great opportunity to publicly showcase your work to a large audience so we encourage you to sign up for both early while there is still availability.
***** Please contact Nancy Bakhshy at 012- 627- 0763, email info@middleeastdanceacademy.com and consult our facebook event page for updates on time slot availability.
Thank you.
The MEDA Team
配合法华经特展特约制作演出《舞动和平共生妙旋律》
Presenting "Wonderful Dance of Peace & Harmonious Coexistence" In conjunction with Lotus Sutra Exhibition
马来西亚创价学会（SGM）与东洋哲学研究所联合主办，假SGM综合文化中心展出的《法华经——和平与共生的启示展》自2月15日开展自今，已有超过4万人次到场参观。为配合此意义深远的特展，主办单位委托舞团总监马金泉老师特别制作一部舞台演出，由舞团艺术总监叶忠文老师及共享空间专业舞团的舞者演出，以舞蹈诠释这部被誉为经中之王的佛教经典——《法华经》。
舞蹈作品为体现《法华经》中“和平共生”的启示而命名为《舞动和平共生妙旋律》，并于4月26日（六）、4月27日（星期日）、5月3日（星期六）、5月4日（星期日）及5月10日（星期六）晚上8点30分，于SGM综合文化中心4楼视听会堂举行。每一场演出前，马金泉老师将于晚上7点30分为观众做演出导读，希望与观众分享如何以身体诠释《法华经》中“和平”与“共生”的主题以及创作这部作品的想法及故事。
演出将以乐捐方式索票入场。有意到场观赏《舞动和平共生妙旋律》观众朋友可以电联03-2144 8686以获得有关索取入场券的详情。更多资料，请浏览http://www.sgm.org.my/lotus-sutra/。
Co-organized by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) and The Institute of Oriental Philosophy, "The Lotus Sutra Exhibition: A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence" is happening at Wisma Kebudayaan SGM and the exhibition has achieved an outstanding amount of 40, 000 visitors since its opening on 15 February. In conjunction with this exhibition, the organizers invited our Managing Director, Mr Anthony Meh to create a commissioned production, performed by our Artistic Director, Mr Aman Yap and the dancers from Dua Space Dance Theatre, to present the core message of Lotus Sutra which is honoured as the most influential Buddhist scripture in history.
"Wonderful Dance of Peace & Harmonious Coexistence" is named after the core message of "Peace and Harmonious Coexistence" from the Lotus Sutra. The piece will take its stage on 26 April (Saturday), 27 April (Sunday), 3 May (Saturday), 4 May (Sunday) and 10 May (Saturday) at Auditorium Wisama Kebudayaan SGM. Before every performance, Mr Anthony Meh will conduct a pre-show sharing with the audiences about his creation at 7.30 pm and proceed with the performance at 8.30 pm.
For those who are interested of the performance, the entrance pass is available through donation. You may contact 03-214408686 for enquiry. For more information, please visit http://www.sgm.org.my/lotus-sutra/.