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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 maintaining 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 Diploma in
Skills, she has created many pieces for Main Zapin ASWARA 2017, Panggung
Seni Tradisional 2015 & 2017, Festival Siak Bermadah 2018 and many more.

Dancers: Muhammad Amirul Ariff Mohd Latif, Ikhmal Hazim Zulkarnain, Mu-
hammad 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 flower. The
group was founded 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 first shown in Thailand in 1975 by the local dancers in
Narathiwat 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. However, 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 performed for welcoming and blessing guests.
There are 7 movements in Zapin Zakapuzire – 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 Rajabhat University, a choreographer and a rong-
ngeng dancer. She learnt rongngeng and zapin dance from Chao
Chantarachit and Korkiat Suktaranon, the Pattani Rongngeng
dance experts in 2005.
Dancers: Kittipop Kaewyoy, Natthakan Ritchim, Wirasak Chan-
chai, Sirirat Pantarat, Thunyakorn 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 genera-
tions 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 official 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 specifically performed for the
royalty. However, it is now performed for the public as well. This dance has
two basic movements 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, wheth-
er 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 @ Effy Shafryna Hj. Mu-
hammad Faisal, Dk., Farah Nabilah Pg Hj Hasmandi, Nurizzati Abdul Ha’adi,
Noraqilah
Bazilah Mohamad 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
students in a local university. It consists of twelve permanent members while
the rest are part timers. This dance group is led by Muhamad Zakwan Hafizie
Zakaria. A few of the team’s honorable achievements include second place as
well as a Group Excellence 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 Heri-
tage, 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 move-
ment on either the first or fourth count.

Arranged by: Muhamad Zakwan Hafizie Zakaria

Biography:
Muhamad Zakwan Hafizie Zakaria or his stage name Izzie Islam is the artistic
director and choreographer for Dansa Fusion Dance Theatre Venture or better
known as Dansa Fusion Kuala Lumpur. He is a graduate from the Akademi Seni
Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan, ASWARA with a Bachelor of Dance (Chore-
ography). He has created and choreographed many dance pieces in different
genres such as contemporary, traditional and many more. He has been active-
ly 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 knowledge especially for the new
generation of millennials.
Dancers: Ealbie Breandent Abinus, Mohamad Adlan Sairin, Hazim Hidayatulsali-
hin, Ahmad Zhafran Mohamed Zin, NurHanis Yahya, Lilis Jah Izzati Mohd Yatim,
Rabia’tulsyahindah 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 Hafidzi

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 Yusoff
Mohd Azuandy Mohd Tahir
Mohd Affendi Rambli
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Ts. Asrul Izham Jaafar
Nor Zainan Ashraf Manan
Mohd Zahir Mohd Zain

Rafidah 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
Norsafini 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
Ong Jee Teng

EMCEE
YM Tengku Iefizulasyrifie 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
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 Theatre
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)
Officers of ASWARA

Students and Graduates of ASWARA
Friends of ASWARA

FACULTY OF DANCE
ASWARA

DANCE DEPARTMENT FACULTY ,

ARTIS TARI OF PERFORMING ARTS DANSA FUSION
KUALA LUMPUR
INDONESIA INSTITUTE OF

THE ARTS OF YOGYAKARTA

JEMARI TARI, SSEMJ DANCE STAR, KESENIAN SI ANAK TARI
SK TAMAN MEGAH MALAYSIA ARTS TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
SCHOOL OF JOHOR
PETALING JAYA

SRI WARISAN SOM SAID KESUMA, DANCE DEPARTMENT SONGKHLA RAJABHAT
PERFORMING ARTS LTD FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS, UUNIVERSITY DANCE GROUPP
UNIVERSITI MALAYA

PERSATUAN PENGGIAT Ussaleemala SANGGAR SENI
ZAPIN NEGERI JOHOR ELANG PERKASA