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Wednesday, 25 July 2012
WHAT IS SALSA ?
WHAT IS SALSA ?
Salsa is feeling. Salsa is fun. Salsa is life !
Salsa dancing is a dance style associated with the salsa style of music now popular worldwide. Salsa music has its origins sometime in the 1950s and 1970s, with the truly distinct salsa style coming out of New York in the 1970s. The music fuses a number of Cuban Styles, particularly the son, but also draws from a number of other Latin American musical styles. Salsa is usually danced in either groups of couples, with frequent exchanges of partners or solo.
Salsa dancing is done on eight-beat music, with dancers moving on three beats, pausing for one beat, dancing for 3 beats and pausing for one beat. The movement style is left-right-left-pause, then right-left- right-pause. During the pause in most salsa dancing some sort of flourish is utilized, be it a stomp of the foot, casting out the hand or kicking the lower leg. Salsa dancing is mostly a stationary dance, with little movement around the dance floor. Instead, dancers rely on the subtle movement of their legs and upper bodies to convey the energy of the dance.
Salsa dancing is incredibly popular throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States and is gaining popularity in Asia as well. Many clubs specialize in salsa music and most towns offer classes in salsa dancing. While not the easiest dance form, because of its high tempo, it is not particularly difficult and dancers of all skill levels should be able to gain proficiency within a matter of months.
Salsa is feeling. Salsa is fun. Salsa is life !
Salsa dancing is a dance style associated with the salsa style of music now popular worldwide. Salsa music has its origins sometime in the 1950s and 1970s, with the truly distinct salsa style coming out of New York in the 1970s. The music fuses a number of Cuban Styles, particularly the son, but also draws from a number of other Latin American musical styles. Salsa is usually danced in either groups of couples, with frequent exchanges of partners or solo.
Salsa dancing is done on eight-beat music, with dancers moving on three beats, pausing for one beat, dancing for 3 beats and pausing for one beat. The movement style is left-right-left-pause, then right-left- right-pause. During the pause in most salsa dancing some sort of flourish is utilized, be it a stomp of the foot, casting out the hand or kicking the lower leg. Salsa dancing is mostly a stationary dance, with little movement around the dance floor. Instead, dancers rely on the subtle movement of their legs and upper bodies to convey the energy of the dance.
Salsa dancing is incredibly popular throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States and is gaining popularity in Asia as well. Many clubs specialize in salsa music and most towns offer classes in salsa dancing. While not the easiest dance form, because of its high tempo, it is not particularly difficult and dancers of all skill levels should be able to gain proficiency within a matter of months.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
AMPAC Music Therapy Seminar
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the planned and creative use of music to attain and maintain health and well-being. It addresses physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive, communication and social needs of people within a therapeutic relationship.
(Australian Music Therapy Association www.austmta.org.au)
Music Therapy is the planned and creative use of music to attain and maintain health and well-being. It addresses physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive, communication and social needs of people within a therapeutic relationship.
(Australian Music Therapy Association www.austmta.org.au)
Why Music Therapy?
Music is a universal language as well as an effective tool which can be used with people of different cultures, countries, abilities and capabilities for it has the potential to heal. In recent years, extensive Music Therapy research has proven its effectiveness in health and educational settings.
Music is a universal language as well as an effective tool which can be used with people of different cultures, countries, abilities and capabilities for it has the potential to heal. In recent years, extensive Music Therapy research has proven its effectiveness in health and educational settings.
Music is an intrinsic part of us all. Our breathing, movement and heartbeat – each consists of rhythm and pulse. Melody is produced in our laughing, crying or singing. These personal connections with music make it a creative and motivating medium which can stimulate, calm, or inspire us consciously or subconsciously.
Music Therapy vs. Music Education
Music Therapy does not require individuals to have any prior musical skills or knowledge because it focuses on achieving non-musical goals in a therapeutic setting. Music education on the other hand focuses on learning to play musical instruments to hone musical skills.
Music Therapy vs. Music Education
Music Therapy does not require individuals to have any prior musical skills or knowledge because it focuses on achieving non-musical goals in a therapeutic setting. Music education on the other hand focuses on learning to play musical instruments to hone musical skills.
Who is a Registered Music Therapist?
A Registered Music Therapist is a qualified allied health practitioner who has undertaken tertiary study (at either undergraduate or post-graduate level) in courses accredited by any worldwide Music Therapy Associations (MTA). They are also registered with the MTA and are bound by their ethics and standards of practice.
A Registered Music Therapist is a qualified allied health practitioner who has undertaken tertiary study (at either undergraduate or post-graduate level) in courses accredited by any worldwide Music Therapy Associations (MTA). They are also registered with the MTA and are bound by their ethics and standards of practice.
Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy is the planned and creative use of music for:
Increasing social/interpersonal skills
Improving communication
Improving fine and gross motor coordination
Developing auditory, visual and tactile perception
Music therapy is the planned and creative use of music for:
Increasing social/interpersonal skills
Improving communication
Improving fine and gross motor coordination
Developing auditory, visual and tactile perception
Relaxing
Pain management
Cognitive stimulation
Encouraging emotional expression
Developing creative expression
Improving attention span
Improving self-esteem
Pain management
Cognitive stimulation
Encouraging emotional expression
Developing creative expression
Improving attention span
Improving self-esteem
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Contact
Absolute Music Performing Arts Centre Sdn Bhd
No 23, Block D2, Jalan 1A/20B
Dataran Ara Damansara,
47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : 603-7842 2420 | 6016-915 0218
Fax: 603-7842 2086
Email: ampac8@gmail.com
Website: www.ampac.com.my
Map to AMPAC
Monday, 9 July 2012
AMPAC Piano Festival 2012
AMPAC Piano Festival 2012
Featuring: Dr. Young-Hyun Cho & Chiew Hwa Poon
Piano Solo Recital | Piano Master Class | Piano Exhibition
Piano Master Class by Dr. Young-Hyun ChoDate & Time : 9.6.2012@1.00pmVenue : AMPAC, Recital HallTicket Price : RM30 (Observer)RM150 (Participant: Min Grade 8 and above)Please fill up the form as per attachment*************************Piano Solo Recital by Chiew Hwa PoonDate & Time : 9.6.2012@8.00pmVenue : AMPAC, Recital HallTicket Price : RM35Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 7Allegro molto e con brioLargo, con gran espressioneAllegroRondo: Poco Allegretto e graziosoAlexander Scriabin (1872-1915)Fantasie in B minor, Op. 28Claude Debussy (1862-1918)Préludes“...Ondine"“...Les sons et les parfums tourment dans l’air du soir”“... C’est qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest”*************************Piano Master Class by Chiew Hwa PoonDate & Time : 10.6.2012@10.00amVenue : AMPAC, Recital HallTicket Price : RM30 (Observer)RM150 (Participant: Min Grade 8 and above)Please fill up the form as per attachment*************************Piano Solo Recital by Dr. Young Hyun ChoDate & Time : 10.6.2012@3.00pmVenue : AMPAC, Recital HallTicket Price : RM35Franz Liszt (1811-1886)Transcription of Schubert’s Song,Ständchen from Schwanengesang, S. 560Transcription of Schumann’s SongWidmung from Myrthen, S. 566 (1848)Paganini Etude No. 3, La CampanellaClaude Debussy (1862-1918)EstampesPagodesSoirée dans GrenadeJardins sous la pluieFrédéric Chopin (1810-1849)Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58Allegro maestosoScherzo: Molto vivaceLargoFinale: Presto, non tanto; Agitato*************************Package PromotionPurchase both Recital and both Master Class TicketRM120 (Purchase before 6th June 2012 only)Ticket OutletAra DamansaraAbsolute Musikschule Performing Arts Centre Sdn Bhd (AMPAC)No 23, Block D2, Jalan PJU 1A/20BDataran Ara Damansara,47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaTel: 603 7842 2420 | 6016-915 0218Fax: 603 78422086Email: ampac8@gmail.comWebsite: www.ampac.com.myDamansara JayaAnne Musikschule Sdn Bhd47, Jalan SS22A/1, Damansara Jaya47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaTel: 6012-334 1390Damansara (Uptown)Harmony Music Centre@Tel: 603-7727 3034Puchong (Bandar Puteri)Next Octave Music Centre@Tel: 6012-370 9659Klang (Bandar Bukit Tinggi)Absolute Music Centre@Tel: 6016-915 0218Old Klang RoadStringmaster (M) Sdn Bhd@Tel: 603-7980 0144Subang JayaVibrante School of Music@Tel: 603-3638 4269*************************Dr. Young-Hyun Cho
Dr. Young-Hyun Cho currently serves as Assistant Professor of Piano at The University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Cho received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music of University of Rochester, a Master’s degree and a Graduate Performance Diploma from Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Seoul National University, where her major teachers include Nelita True and Boris Slutsky. Dr. Cho is a uniquely versatile pianist, appearing frequently as orchestral soloist, solo recitalist, and chamber musician. She is a featured soloist, appearing with such orchestras as the Eastman Symphony Orchestra, the International Chamber Ensemble of Rome, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) Symphony Orchestra, the Korean Symphony Orchestra, the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra, the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra, the Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra, Holland Symphony Orchestra, and The University of Texas at Arlington Orchestra.
Ms. Chiew Hwa Poon
A native of Malaysia, Chiew Hwa Poon completed her Master of Music in Piano Performance at the Missouri State University. Currently, she had completed her first year of Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance at the University of Arizona under the guidance of Prof. Tannis GibsonMs. Poon is a recipient of numerous awards from Malaysia including the Yamaha Music Scholarship (2007), 2nd prize in The Malaysian Youth Festival (2007) and obtained her LTCL Diploma in Piano with distinction from the Trinity Examination Board (2007). Also, during her studies in the United States, she won the first place at the Missouri Music Teachers Association state piano competition (2009) and was chosen as the alternate winner of MTNA Young Artist Competition (State-2009). Her performance experiences include participation in the Gijón International Piano Festival in Spain (2009) and with the Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the concerto competition. She recently appeared as a pianist for the Beethoven Piano Sonata Series concert at Tucson. Ms. Poon is a graduate teaching assistant and enjoys teaching class piano at the University of Arizona.Organise by
CHENG HO & the Fabulous Food From around the World
After
TRIUMPH of the LITTLE CHICKEN and
other story
to celebrate Mothers' Day.
Again,
Box of Delights present
CHENG HO & the Fabulous Food From around the World
at AMPAC, Dataran Ara Damansara
to celebrate fathers' day
in the most entertaining way possible.
SEE THE GREAT admiral Cheng Ho sailing the seas to make good friends and find fabulous food for China. Fierce pirates, a brave new buddy and a stopover in golden Melaka add to the excitement!
Venue: AMPAC, Dataran Ara
Damansara
Time: 3pm-4pm
Date: June 17, 2012
Reservations can be made via
telephone at 016-915 0218
Enquiries? Email ampac8@gmail.com for more details!
AMPAC MAP: www.ampac.com.my/images/ampac-
Children Theatre: TRIUMPH of the LITTLE CHILDREN and other stories
In conjunction with Mother's DayAMPAC & Playground Production bring you a Children's TheatreTRIUMPH of the LITTLE CHILDREN and other storiesA fun afternoon brunch with music, dance and a play about everyone's favourite little chicken!Join Box of Delights at AMPAC, Ara Damansara to celebrate mother's day in the most entertaining way possible.Children and adults alike are welcome to join us as we take a journey to an old kampong with a young girl, to Africa to find out where stories come from, and an afternoon topped off with a little dance and music.Reservations can be made via telephone at 016-915 0218Enquiries? Email ampac8@gmail.com for more details!
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersign for further clarificationand assistance.Look forward to see you on coming Sunday, 12pm@AMPAC!!!Happy Mother's Day!!!
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