E-BOOK MAIN ZAPIN ASWARA 2021 (ASEAN)

Arranged by: Dianna Sulaiman

Biography:
Serving diligently under this organization, Dianna Sulaiman has been the head coach
for Persatuan Penggiat Zapin Negeri Johor, from 2010 until now, and was given the
permission to continue the legacy by passing down knowledge while still maintain-
ing the originality. Some of the zapin include Zapin Tenglu (Pak Akob), Zapin Seri
Bunian, Zapin Lapis Batu Putih and many more. Holding a Malaysian Advanced Di-
ploma in Skills, she has created many pieces for Main Zapin ASWARA 2017, Panggu-
ng Seni Tradisional 2015 & 2017, Festival Siak Bermadah 2018 and many more.
Dancers:
Muhammad Amirul Ari Mohd Latif, Ikhmal Hazim Zulkarnain, Muhammad Nazri
Halim, Sharifah Ahmad Nor, Nur Aqidah Shahril, Dianna
Sulaiman.

USSALEEMALA (THAILAND)

Background:
Ussaleemala is the gathering of rongngeng lovers. Ussaleemala means the beautiful
rhythm of rongngeng, which is the same as a blooming ower. The group was found-
ed by Apichat Kantacha and Sattha Nookeaw in 2004. The group performs traditional
rongngeng in Pattani style, zapin and creative dance inspired by Malay culture.
Title: Zapin Zakapuzire
Synopsis:
Zapin Zakapuzire was rst shown in Thailand in 1975 by the local dancers in Narathi-
wat Province on the occasion of a royal visit at Thaksinrajanivej Palace. Zapin dance
in Thailand was passed on by the artists from the Kelantan state of Malaysia. Howev-
er, it was developed and adapted into a Thai style, which is gentler and using more
hand postures in the dance. Zakapuzire in Thai means a betel tray for a blessing
ceremony. This tray is used in important ceremonies, like wedding ceremonies or
welcome ceremonies, especially in Pattani Province, Yala Province and Narathiwat
Province. Zapin Zakapuzire, the only traditional zapin dance left in Thailand, is per-
formed for welcoming and blessing guests. There are 7 movements in Zapin Zakapu-
zire – Dok Ramwong, Dok Daejor, Dok Proydokmai, Dok Kledplasan, Dok Kledplayao,
Dok Rongngeng and Dok Rak. The dance uses the Zapin Zakapuzire song played in
Pattani style.

Arranged by: Asst. Prof. Thatsaniya Kantacha

Biography:
Asst. Prof. Thatsaniya Kantacha is a lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Songkhla Ra-
jabhat University, a choreographer and a rongngeng dancer. She learnt rongngeng
and zapin dance from Chao Chantarachit and Korkiat Suktaranon, the Pattani Rong-
ngeng dance experts in 2005.
Dancers:
Kittipop Kaewyoy, Natthakan Ritchim, Wirasak Chanchai, Sirirat Pantarat, Thunykorn
Khliktho, Asst. Prof. Thatsaniya Kantacha.
Music: Zapin Zakapuzire
Music Director: Aphichat Kantacha
Musicians: Ussaleemala Group

ARTIS TARI (BRUNEI)

Background:
This group started in 1999 and have remained active whereby new generations
have taken over. Artis Tari was established initially to help the Ministry of Youth and
Sports by providing cultural essences. This team has performed all over the world,
either as an individual body, or under the supervision of the Ministry in ASEAN,
Tokyo, China, Korea, India, Russia and Oman. They are also in charge of handling
coaching for government o cial events.
Title: Jipin Laila Sembah
Synopsis:
Jipin Laila Sembah is a traditional dance performed to welcome guests in many
events. In the earlier days, this dance was speci cally performed for the royalty.
However, it is now performed for the public as well. This dance has two basic move-
ments performed by both genders, sembah and susun sirih, and these are repeated
until the end of the song. This dance usually is performed by couples of six to eight
people. Jipin Laila Sembah is usually used for cultural performances as an opening
dance in social events to welcome guests, whether locally or internationally. This
dance is inspired by the traditional aboriginal people of Brunei. It is the intertwining
of the ways of life using the movements sembah and susun sirih.

Arranged by: Ricky Randy Anak Bujang

Biography:
Ricky Randy Anak Bujang is a choreographer and a dancer. He has been involved
in the arts since his primary school days and is also currently active in coaching
choirs.
Dancers:
Noor Amin Al-Ahmad, Nur Fa’eqah Syathirah @ E y Shafryna Hj. Muhammad Faisal,
Dk., Farah Nabilah Pg Hj Hasmandi, Nurizzati Abdul Ha’adi, Noraqilah Bazilah Moha-
mad Daud, Muhammad Shahnizan Mohd Hajidin, Farahiyah Fakhrana Faissal.
Videographer: Adiyul Studio

DANSA FUSION KUALA LUMPUR (MALAYSIA)

Background:
Dansa Fusion Kuala Lumpur was formed in 2014 by a group of performing arts stu-
dents in a local university. It consists of twelve permanent members while the rest
are part timers. This dance group is led by Muhamad Zakwan Ha zie Zakaria. A few
of the team’s honorable achievements include second place as well as a Group Excel-
lence Award in the Malaysian Floor Pattern Sport Dance Competition 2018 at Istana
Budaya, third place for two consecutive years at Festival Tari Tradisional Malaysia KLIA
2018 and 2019 by Majlis Belia Negara and Malaysia Airport, and second place for two
consecutive years in the Battle of Joget Competition 2017 and 2019 by Department
of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Malacca.
Title: Zapin Parit Mastar
Synopsis:
This zapin comes from Kampung Parit Mastar, Pontian Johor. Tuan Haji Ikhwan is an
heir and has become an expert of zapin dance groups since the 1970s. He learnt this
dance from Wak Jamari, a Javanese immigrant who had migrated to the village. The
counts for each movement are fully used without a pause, in comparison to other
forms of Zapin Melayu in Johor, that usually stop the movement on either the rst or
fourth count.

Arranged by: Muhamad Zakwan Ha zie Zakaria

Biography:
Muhamad Zakwan Ha zie Zakaria or his stage name Izzie Islam is the artistic director
and choreographer for Dansa Fusion Dance Theatre Venture or better known as Dan-
sa Fusion Kuala Lumpur. He is a graduate from the Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan
Kebangsaan, ASWARA with a Bachelor of Dance (Choreography). He has created and
choreographed many dance pieces in di erent genres such as contemporary, tra-
ditional and many more. He has been actively doing so since he formed this dance
group in 2014. He has also received numerous awards and achievements. His goal
is to make this dance group a place with an abundant amount of traditional knowl-
edge especially for the new generation of millennials.
Dancers:
Ealbie Breandent Abinus, Mohamad Adlan Sairin, Hazim Hidayatulsalhin, Ahmad
Zhafran Mohamed Zin, NurHanis Yahya, Lilis Jah Izzati Mohd Yatim, Rabia’tulsy-
hindah Azman, Nurulisni Mohamed @ Mohamad.
Music: Padi-Padi Semerah Padi
Costumes: Dansa Fusion Kuala Lumpur
Videographer: Azampaku & Izzie Islam.

MAIN COMMITTEE MAIN ZAPIN ASWARA 2021
(ASEAN)

DEPUTY RECTOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Mohd Amir Hakim Mohd Yusof

DEPUTY RECTOR STUDENT AFFAIRS & ALUMNIYM
Raja Nor Sheela Raja Aziddin
REGISTRAR
Amirudin Mad Yusof
SECRETARIAT
DEAN, FACULTY OF DANCE
Zamzuriah Zahari
SECRETARY
Ida Rahayu Abdullah
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Nabila Hanies Zambri
DEPARTMENT OF INOVATION,

STRATEGIC PLAN & MARKETING
Ramlan Mohd Imam
Nadia Helda Azman
Nor Atiqah Mohd Isa
Azman Hinmani

Nor Syahirah Muhamad Shah
Tan Mei Lie

PROMOTION & PUBLICITY
Imee Nadia Abdul Hadi
Azna Che Anowar
Musnizawati Mustapha

Abdul Rashid Muhammad
Anith Fatin Ha dzi

Nurfarah Izati Zulkafeley
TECHNICAL & FACILITIES SUPPORT

Mohd Nadzrin Saaban
Nur Fatihah Mahadi
Che Saiful Nazmi Che Mohd Nasir
Abdul Rajik Radjail
Muhammad Azri Zahari
Ahmad Azuddin Yuso
Mohd Azuandy Mohd Tahir
Mohd A endi Rambli
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Ts. Asrul Izham Jaafar
Nor Zainan Ashraf Manan
Mohd Zahir Mohd Zain

Ra dah Hussin
Ricki Muhamad Syafrial
Wan Zarif Haziq Wan Mizan

FINANCE
Norhairizam Abdul Manap
Norsyazwani Mohamed Rashid

Yang Idura Mohd Yusof
Farah Nadia Mansor
Norziawani Md. Johari

Mohd Shafeeq Mat Nasir
Siti Mahfuzah Jamalus
Rusmawati Che Rus

Zawani Jaafar
Muhlizha Muhamad
Nor Elyza Mahmud

FOOD & BEVERAGES
Ida Rahayu Abdullah
Nabila Hanies Zambri
CREATIVE COMMITTEE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Mohd Seth Hamzah
PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Zamzuriah Zahari
Marion D’Cruz
Umesh Shetty
Norsa ni Jafar

Mohd Yunus Ismail
Norbaizura Abdul Ghani
Mohd Nur Faillul Adam

Murni Omar
Ng Xinying
VIRTUAL STAGE MANAGER
Hazra Ghazaly
ASSISTANT VIRTUAL STAGE MANAGER
Dayang Norinah Datu Gastan

EMCEE
YM Tengku Ie zulasyri e Putra Tengku Alaudin

TECHNICAL CREW
Tutors and students of Faculty of Dance ASWARA

DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK
Murni Omar

Mohd Nur Faillul Adam
Marion D’Cruz

Norbaizura Abdul Ghani
Ng Xinying
Kim Khoo

MAIN PERFORMANCE
Ng Xinying
Umesh Shetty

LANGKAH BERSAMA:
VIDEO, DISCUSSION AND HISTORY OF MAIN ZAPIN

2010-2017
Mohd Nur Faillul Adam

Umesh Shetty
Mohd Yunus Ismail

Ng Xinying
Marion D’Cruz
Murni Omar

WEBINAR
ZAPIN: THEN & NOW

Marion D’Cruz
Mohd Yunus Ismail
Mohd Nur Faillul Adam

SPECIAL THANKS

Dean, Faculty of Music
Dean, Faculty of eatre
Dean, Faculty of Visual Communication Design
Dean, Faculty of Creative Writing and Film
Dean, Faculty of Animation & Multimedia
Dean, Faculty of Animation & Multimedia
Dean, Faculty of Management Arts Culture and Heritage
Dean, Postgraduate Studies
Dean, Centre of Traditional Performing Arts- PUTRA
Dean, Centre of Foundation Studies in Creative Arts

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia

Ministry of Finance Malaysia
Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)

O cers of ASWARA
Students and Graduates of ASWARA

Friends of ASWARA