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Performing Arts of Todern Dance Theatre Kuala Lumpur
No. 16 Jalan Ria 3,
Taman Kajang Ria
Batu 16 1 /2, Jalan Semenyih
4300 Kajang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
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Introduction and history
‘Kipas’ is fan, and tarian is dance, thus the name’ tarian kipas. Tarian Kipas Cina is a traditional Peking opera dance depicting a young girl, named Qing Yi, picking flower buds. The dancers carry silk fans through charming moves, set forthing their artistry. Displaying such grace, the moves are a spectacle of beauty, poise and joy, danced whole-heartedly.
The gracefullness of tarian kipas heightens when the dancers move into a circle, swaying the flowing silk of the fans, up and down, creating undulating visual of a large flower bud blooming.
To retain the popularity of tarian kipas in Malaysia, Todern Performing Arts Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was founded in 1991 by four young dancers. Wong Kit Yaw, its artistic director, has collaborated with traditional and modern dance groups, nationally and internationally. The creativity and originality in their dance have captured the hearts of the audience across Malaysia.
Todern Performing Arts has worked hard in promoting heritage dances that the tarian kipas has placed itself in the heart of the Malaysian audience and artists.
Tarian Kipas is held for state government ceremonies, official events. It is also danced for the public.
Dancers hold two fans of various shapes and types, where some of them sewn with soft, radiantly colored silk. The dancers move their hands gracefully, waving the fans, producing stunning waves of silk, displaying very exquisite sways along the music.
They don the samfoo shirts, long pants, blouses or cheongsams. The hair is elegantly tucked into gorgeous chignon or bun styled with flowers. On occasion the dancers have long scarves secured to the shoulders, creating billowing undulating ripples as they move.
The main items of the tarian kipas are the fans of various shapes and types. Adding to the style, brightly colored silk is sewn to the fans.
There are two to six dancers. Each dancer holds two fans and move their hands gracefully to produce a wave of silk fabric.
Wong Kit Yaw is the notable figure of tarian kipas China.
Achievements
• 32 year-experience in the field of Chinese dances.
• Artistic Director at Performing Arts of Todern Dance Theater Kuala Lumpur
• Dance Instructor at ASWARA
• The first Chinese to be honored with the title of Adiguru by ASWARA, 2022
• One of the main artists featured in the 2010 Jalan Merdeka 5th Malaysian National Dance Exhibition: Our Culture in Pictures by the Urban Development Board and New Straits Times Press.
Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan:
Buku Rujukan Tatihseni Fasa 6, Subjek 11: Tarian Kipas Cina Susunan Modul oleh Siti Sarah Ahmad Jamil Terbitan Akademi Tatihseni Malaysia
ii. Tokoh: Wong Kit Yaw
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Pn. Shariza Isa
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Kompleks JKKN WPKL,
Jalan Tun H.S Lee,
50000 Kuala Lumpur
03-20726431
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