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AIDA REDZA
MY ARTIST STATEMENT
Driven By Passion
Artistic Activities
Present
Principal of Studio Pentas
Artistic Director of TradeWinds Arts Exchange Project
2014-present
Artistic Director: Euphoria Penang Modern Dance Ensemble
2010-present
Administrator: PEARL (Penang Arts Link)
2008-Present
Artist Collective: Ombak-Ombak Art Studio
Artistic Producer: Moved By Padi
Artistic Producer: The River Art Project
2007-2008
Jambatan Association. Artist Collective of Danish and Malaysian Art and Performance Network.
2003-2005
Independent Performance Artist - Shakti Dances Alone, Copenhagen
2001-2002
Director/Choreographer: Ah Yoke Kyoka Dance Ensemble, Penang
Artistic Principal: The Performing Studio, Penang
1995-2001
Founding Member/Choreographer: Shakti Dances, Kuala Lumpur
Founding Member: National Arts Academy Dance Co, Kuala Lumpur
Work Experience
2010-2015
Project Consultant - WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action)
2003/2004
Choreographer/dancer: Nordendanse Theater and Anisopthera Dance Theater, Copenhagen
1994
Performer: The Blue Skidd Children Dance and Theatre Co. North Carolina
1993-94
Dancer: John Gamble & Jan Van Dyke Dance Co. North Carolina
Instructor: Ronnie Barnes Fitness Centre
1990-91
Dancer: People’s Association Dance Troupe, Singapore
1987-89
Dancer: Priscilla Ballet, Penang
Gym & Aerobics Instructor : Pyramid Fitness Center
Teaching Experiences
Present
Studio Pentas
2015-present
Prince of Wales International School – Dance Club and Activity 1995
2014-present
Euphoria Penang Modern Dance Ensemble
2013-2014
Penang Performing Arts Centre – Contemporary Technique, AksiSeni.my
2006 – 2013
Ombak-Ombak ArtSTudio, Arts-Ed Penang, BOLD Penang, Penang Down Syndrome Association
2003-2004
University ITM – Theatre Department, Shah Alam. Part-Time Lecturer: Theatre Department. Movement for Actors, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Ensemble work for Physical Theater.
2001- 2002
The Performing Studio, Penang. Modern Dance Technique, Jazz, Creative Movement for Children, Improvisation
2001-2002
Sri Pelita School of Multiple Intelligence, Penang. Creative Movement and Improvisation. Primary and Secondary
2001- 2002
Krista Kindergarten, Penang. Kindergarten Creative Movement Teacher for Children
1995-1999
National Arts Academy (ASK), Kuala Lumpur. Part-time Lecturer: Dance and Theater, Theater Department Modern Dance Technique, Improvisation, Choreography, Dramatic Movement for Actors, Performance Technique
1995
University Sains Malaysia. Arts Department, Penang. Guest Lecturer: Introduction to Dance.
Award, Grant and Scholarship
2018
JFKL Small Grant for Entranced II SUAC, Japan
KakiSeni Boh Cameronian Awards - GameChanger
CENDANA Malaysian Delegate to APAM
2017
JFKL Small Grant– TradeWinds Arts Exchange Projects
2016
JFKL Small Grant – Moved By Padi
2015
MyPAA/JKKN Royal Arts Gala Fund – Moved By Padi
2013
JKKN/Kakiseni/GTF Fund – Bridges and KakiLima
JKKN/MyDance Alliance Fund – Audience Building Development Project
2010
ASTRO Krishen Jit Grant, National Art Gallery Fund - River Art Project
2004
Dance Unlimited Choreographic project funds, Codarts
2000
Arts Network Asia Grant – Timeless Wayang Project
1991-93
International Student Scholarship – University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Student Excellence Award – University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
Dean’s List Award – University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Work & Experiences: Artist Statement
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