S’wak Arts Council to hold traditional dance course from July-November

MIRI: Sarawak Arts Council (SAC) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports will be organising the Sarawak Traditional Dance basic course here from July to November this year.

The course is open to all Mirians and application for participation is now open.

Members of the public who are interested in joining the course should not be less than 10 years old but those under the age of 18, must obtain permission from their parents or guardians.

The purpose of the course is to inculcate and enhance the involvement of the community in various arts and cultural activities, especially traditional dances.

“Conservation and preservation in maintaining Sarawak’s cultural heritage is an action that should be exemplary and championed for generations to come.

“It is hoped that the updated modules ( Bidayuh, Melanau, Orang Ulu, Iban and Malay dance basics) can help to improve performance in teaching and training participants as well as inculcate an interest among youths and the public to deeply understand traditional culture and dance,” said SAC in a press statement yesterday.

Certificates will be given to participants who successfully complete the course.

“Certificates will be given if the participants comply with the instructions; conditions set and pass the theory and practical tests at the end of their course of study.

“If the participants are absent three times in a row, the entry will be suspended unless they have a strong and reasonable reason,” SAC said.

Entry forms are available during registration day on July 8 at Miri Youth Hall from 2pm to 4pm. It must be completed with a passport- sized photo.

For more information on the course, members of the public can contact Sebastian at 010- 5901042 and Peter at 013- 8312378.