Malay Traditional Dance 'n' Ballroom Dance

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Malay dances are divided into four categories. They are mainly the court dances, folk dances, theatrical dances and modern dances. There is a difference in every dance. My favourite ones are the modern dances. Find out more about the different kinds of Malay Dances.

I'm not very active in Tarian but I've a deep interest in the dance. Whenever I attend a concert, especially Hari Raya concert, I'll look forward to the Tarian. I love to watch the different kinds of Tarian. Tarian gives me the satisfaction and helps in relieving my stress. In times when I need a break, I'll dance.

I was fortunate enough as I was given the chance to form my own group and performed at Kallang CC during the Lunar Lebaran 1998 and National Day concert cum Fun-Fair. They were the most memorable events for me. It was a pleasure to be able to learn and show my talent.



Related Links

Malay Dances

Sri Bulan Malaysian Dance Group London

Tarian Tradisional Sabah


Learning ballroom dance is quite tough. But it is very interesting to learn. Here are some of Etiquette for the Ball Room taken from "The Victorian Web".

  1. A lady or gentleman should finish their toilet before entering the room for dancing, as it is indecorous in either to be drawing on their gloves, or brushing their hair. Finish your toilet in the dressing rooms.

  2. Always recognize the lady or gentleman, or the director of ceremonies with becoming politeness: a salute or bow is sufficient.

  3. A lady should always have an easy, becoming and graceful movement while engaged in a quadrille or promenade. It is more pleasing to the gentleman.

  4. A lady should never engage herself for more than the following set, unless by the consent of the gentleman who accompanies her. It is very impolite and insulting in either lady or gentleman while dancing in quadrille, to mar the pleasure of others by galloping around or inside the next set.

  5. If a gentleman, without proper introduction, should ask a lady with whom he is not acquainted to dance or promenade, the lady should positively refuse.

  6. Recollect, the desire of imparting pleasure, especially to the ladies, is one of the essential qualifications of a gentleman.

  7. Ladies should not be too hasty in filling their program on their entrance to the ball room, as they may have cause for regret should a friend happen to enter.

  8. An introduction in a public ball room must be understood by the gentleman to be for that evening only, after which the acquaintanceship ceases, unless the lady chooses to recognize it at any further time or place.

  9. A lady should not attend a public ball without an escort, nor should she promenade the ball room alone; in fact, no lady should be left unattended.

If you wanna learn ballroom dance, you can learn it online for a start. Take a look at the "Ballroom Dance Group" Homepage. You'll have a great fun following the steps here.

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