The Japan Foundation Asia Center proudly presents the Malaysian round of DANCE DANCE ASIA ? Crossing the Movements featuring Wrecking Crew Orchestra, Time Machine and Blue Tokyo at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) this February 6-8.

DANCE DANCE ASIA is a project by the Japan Foundation Asia Center to promote exchange and collaboration among street dance groups in the ASEAN region.

Wrecking Crew Orchestra is no stranger to Malaysia, having performed their worldwide hit Beat Bumper at klpac and the George Town Festival last year. Formed in 2003, the Osaka-based company frequently fills the venues of their showcases both at home and abroad. WCO?s star continued to rise with EL Squad, a spin-off crew that became a Youtube sensation with millions of views. This time however, the eight-member team will return to the original style that established their name in the Japanese street dance scene.

Time Machine, led by the award-winning Koutei Sennin, is also due to make a highly-anticipated appearance. Sennin?s charges are known for being so in-tune with one another that they seem to share a collective consciousness as they progress through their set pieces. Time Machine is a common fixture at such international tournaments as the Dance @live World Cup, Gatsby Dance Competition and VIBE Dance Competition.

Completing the lineup is Blue Tokyo, which comprises male rhythmic gymnasts who stepped into the world of dance upon graduation from Aomori University and Aomori Yamada High School. In addition to lending their services on film, at corporate events and as back-up dancers to artistes, members regularly return to their respective alma maters to train the next generation of championship-dominating athletes.

Dancers hoping to learn the ropes from the professionals will be heartened to know that all three groups will run workshops on February 7?8 at Studio 5.

DANCE DANCE ASIA will travel to three other Southeast Asian cities. s**t kingz, Tokyo Gegegay and Tapdancerize gets the ball rolling in Manila on January 17?18. March will see Memorable Moment, Moreno Funk Sixers and 90?s wowing audiences in Hanoi while Umebou, Tokyo Gegegay and 90?s are scheduled for Bangkok.

For more information, visit http://dancedanceasia.com/en/ or contact the Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur at 03 2284 6228.

Formed in 2003, Wrecking Crew Orchestra, while based in Osaka, is active throughout Japan and the world. They currently top the local street dance scene with frequent performances both at home and abroad. The group regularly holds stage performances annually, with its 10th anniversary shows in 2013-2014 attracting more than 8,000 spectators. EL Squad?s video ?Dance of Light? has obtained 25 million views on Youtube and has been performed in 15 countries.

Website: http://wreckingcreworchestra.com/en/

Time Machine is helmed by Koutei Sennin, a dancer who has drawn much attention for his choreography used in a Uniqlo commercial that won the grand prize at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, among 23 other international awards. The company?s unbelievable body control and extreme attention to detail, as well as the composition of their performances that features a variety of tricks and gimmicks, have wowed audiences across the world. The group also continues to release creative new works that are not limited to dancing alone.

Website: http://kouteisennin.com/

Blue Tokyo was established as the first professional performance unit from the world of Japanese men?s gymnastics, and the members went from being athletes to artistes. The group has masterfully utilised the body strength that they sculpted during their competition days to create highly artistic and acrobatic shows. They have worked with Japanese celebrities the likes of Ayumi Hamasaki, Daichi Miura, Lead, Hiromi Goh, and other top artistes. They also notably performed as part of the cast of ?Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil?, shown on French TV programme ?The Best? in January last year, and continue to expand their scope of work till today.

Website: http://bluetokyo.jp/en/index.html

FAQs

Do I need to register in order to participate in the workshop?
Yes, all participants must send an email containing your name, contact number, age and brief info on your dance experience to DDAmalaysia@jfkl.org.my.

Can I register more than one person?
Yes, you may. However, please include the details for that person as mentioned in the previous question.

When is the deadline to register?
There is no due date ? we will accept registrations until classes reach the maximum participation limit of 50 pax. That said, we advise early registration to assure participants get the slots they want. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. If a slot has already been filled at the time your registration is received, you will be placed on the wait-list.

How does payment work?
The admission fee is RM10, which must be paid in cash at the door. No other payment methods are accepted.

What should I expect after registering?
You will receive a confirmation after you submitted your registration. Please allow up to five working days for us to get back to you. We will also contact you periodically after that with updates regarding the workshop, if any, so do check your inbox regularly.

Can I register for more than one slot?
Yes, you may. However, multiple slot registration is subject to space availability.

I found out I am unable to attend the workshop, can I cancel my registration?
Yes, you may. Please send an email to DDAmalaysia@jfkl.org.my

Would it be possible for me to watch the workshops instead?
You are welcome to view the workshops, outside of the studio, through the windows.

Organised by:

Japan Foundation Asia Center

Venue sponsor:

klpac