1: Dance Basics

"If ballet was easy then everyone would be doing it"

anonymous

To learn ballet, a dancer need to know the basic movements such as 'bend, stretch & raise-up', 'glide & turn' and a few other movements before he or she moves to the more advanced movements. Reasons why these basic movements become essential because it is a 'pillar' that needed to be piled into a dancer's mind. 

Same thing goes with the Malay Dance, there are basic movements that needed to be learnt to avoid confusions during the real performance. Male dancers should act like one, while female dancers must have the 'being a lady' soul. Male movements represent the act of warriors, which resembles masculinity and power. Nevertheless, behind these strong and dashing personality, there lies some hidden gracefulness.

Synthesis of the management field started with the classical theories in early 20th century. Theories from these period of time are considered as classical, yet very important. Contemporary management thoughts will not exist today if there are no classical theories to be referred to. 

Male dancers open their arms widely, while ladies need to do the opposite. To pile the basic fundamental in male dancers' mind, basic Silat movements is necessary. Silat is a form of indigenous martial arts in the Malay Archipelago. It is believed that these movements are used by defense forces to protect their homeland from the enemy. On the other hand, court dance namely Tari Asyik or Tari Gamelan are suitable for novice female dancers. It is not compulsory to master Silat to be a dancer, but at least, it helps a dancer to move with ease.

Conception of Classical Management refers to Finding "One Best Way". In dance, the "One Best Way" can be seen when a dancer stands with correct posture hence the importance of Silat movements. Silat contains basic dance methodology. To get the feel of dance 'management', perhaps some classical theories needs to be applied before moving to the more advanced level.

Anyone can be a dancer, but without basic fundamentals, the movement will turn into a lousy one! To manage an organisation, it is very important to know the basics as it determines the objectives achievement.

A good organisation management comes from a good conception and a high quality performance is actually derived from the best, most rational and efficient way of organizing. To attract attention from audiences, the dance needs to be the best, and of course a very strong foundation is needed to ensure a high quality performance at the end.  


"When you're taking dancing lessons, you learn steps and you learn steps and you learn steps. It can go on for a long time. And one day, you just learn to dance, and it is so different"

Bill Austin