Contemporary Dance

Under Zhafir’s expert guidance, you’ll explore the beauty of body movement through foundational dance vocabulary, body awareness, flexibility, strength, and coordination.In the full course (Term 2), Zhafir will take your learning to the next level, blending contemporary dance with elements of traditional Southeast Asian dance. This unique fusion will deepen your understanding of dance as a cultural and artistic expression, enriching your skills and broadening your creative horizons.

Note: This class is for 18 years old and above may not be suitable for individuals with injury concerns.

Cikgu Zhafir Muzani – Facilitator

Zhafir Muzani, was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, and grew up in Lahad Datu, Sabah. He is now residing in Kuala Lumpur. Zhafir is an art activist who has always wanted to explore the world of acting and dance. He started off as a freelance dancer and made his debut as a TV actor in an educational sitcom ‘Oh My English!’ while pursuing his passion in dance. He graduated with a Diploma in Film and Degree in Theatre from UiTM. He has joined many competitions such as SHORT+SWEET Dance at klpac and PenangPAC and won ‘Best Male Dancer’ (2016, 2017,2018 & 2020) and Best Choreographer (2018 & 2020) . Besides that, he won the World Championship of Performing Arts (2011) in Los Angeles, USA, and also won in a few categories in dance and acting. He loves Javanese and Balinese dance and has traveled to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to learn both art forms. He also performed at Pasar Tari Kontemporer (PASTAKOM) in Riau, Indonesia (2019) and The 6th Asian Youth Theatre Festival in Cambodia (2022). Now he serves as an in-house Resident Choreographer and Actor with The Actors Studio. His theater credits include Oedipus (2010), Muzikal Destini Anak Bangsa (2013), Kampung Kemenyan (2014), Rasuk (2015), Buy 1 Free 1 (2015), Nawaitu (2017), Dhendham Tresno Musical (2018), Men In Heels (2018), Adam The Musical (2018) Mek Mulung Lakhon Dewa Muda (2019) and Bollywood Dreams (2020). He directed the plays Dang Sri (2015), Mere Behen Ki Shaadi Musical (2016) and Lapan Satu T4YP (2022). His recent dance productions include pragina : EMOSI (2021), KonTra : Bianglala (2022), KonTra : Asirvatham (2022).