Dance tradition and innovation set to come alive at UM showcase


The mixed bill presentation will be divided into two distinct portions, featuring traditional and contemporary dances for two nights at UM’s Experimental Theatre in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 12 and 13. Photo: James Quah

More than 60 dancers, 12 musicians and 13 backstage crew have been working hard to ensure the success of the Kesuma and UMa Dance Showcase 2023/2024 by the Faculty of Creative Arts Dance Department, Universiti Malaya.

The two-hour mixed bill presentation will be divided into two distinct portions, featuring traditional and contemporary dances for two nights at UM’s Experimental Theatre in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 12 and 13.

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