Malay Dance

Objectives  

In Malay Dance, the dancers will be developed in these three key areas: 

• Skills:  

Members are immersed in Malay culture as they learn and master the five basic dance forms—Inang, Asli, Zapin, Masri and Joget. Through training and performances, they develop coordination, rhythm, discipline and confidence while learning to express themselves through movement. These experiences deepen their appreciation and understanding of Malay culture and heritage. 

• Values:  

Our dancers are nurtured to become self-disciplined, responsible and proactive individuals who embody our school values of RISE – Resilience, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Through training and performances, they learn to persevere through challenges, act with integrity, support and serve others, and strive for excellence in all that they do, both on and off the stage. 

• Leadership:  

Through a holistic approach, our dancers are nurtured not only as skilled performers but also as confident leaders. They are provided with authentic leadership opportunities that cultivate responsibility, initiative, teamwork, and effective communication. Alongside their artistic development, members build pride, confidence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for culture, preparing them to lead with purpose both within the CCA and beyond. 

Programme Highlights 

Our Malay dancers are provided with a wide range of performance opportunities across school, community and national platforms, enabling them to showcase their talents and develop as confident performers. They perform at school celebrations such as Hari Raya, represent the school at community events including the Muara Festival, and participate in biannual national platforms such as the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation. Through these enriching experiences, dancers develop not only their performance skills and stage presence, but also the confidence, cultural appreciation and pride that help them grow into well-rounded individuals. 

Achievements  

*Participating schools in the SYF AP for Primary level will not be benchmarked for AP certification in 2022  

Training Session   

Students’ Experience 

“My experience in Malay Dance has been amazing! Although I was not very interested when I first joined in P3 and I did not feel very excited during practice sessions, I slowly began to fall in love with it as I learnt new dance styles like Samrah and Inang and gained confidence. The more I practised, the more confident I became! 

I had the opportunity to perform at SYF, Muara Festival and FaithAct, which made me feel proud and happy. Malay Dance has taught me resilience, discipline and teamwork especially when practices were tiring, and the steps were difficult. Everyone must move together as one team! Looking back, I am proud that I did not give up in P3, as Malay Dance has become an important and meaningful part of my journey in New Town Primary School.” – Marwah Hakeema 

“When I was in Primary 3, I felt tired easily during Malay Dance practice sessions and sometimes, I did not feel like taking part because the steps were challenging. But as time went by, I became more comfortable and started to enjoy learning the dances. I even practised at home to improve myself. I am very thankful to my teachers and instructor for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to perform at SYF. I am proud of how far I have come and will continue to work hard!” –  Naylie Syafiah