AIDA REDZA - A SHAKTI DANCES ALONE: Down memory lane with Lear - TheaterWorks Singapore and Japan Foundation

Where is Aida Redza today?

Aida Redza (from 2009 onwards) will be 9 months of the year in Penang, Malaysia and staying 3 months in Copenhagen with her patner husband Rasmus Kaltoft and son Marjaan Syauqi Redza Kaltoft. As the director of Totalproduktion at http://www.totalproduktion.dk/ Rasmus is a pillar of support in her life and creative endeavours. Maya Ellora Syauquina, her eldest daughter who is living in Malaysia with her father (Aida's ex-husband), is one, out of the many children all over the world suffering from being separated unwillingly away from their mother (or father) due to the misuse of power by insecure parents, and by those insisting to fight for full custody and rights over their child, by discriminating the conduct and maternal/paternal qualities and more, against the mother (or father). A situation such as this will only end with the child becoming the victim when either party cannot resolve their hurt, conflict, mistrust and fears. Just like a war, it is never ending, one bomb leads to another terror in a vicious cycle.

Aida's two cents worth in opinion and concerns,

By accepting, forgiving, starting over and looking past the blames, conflicts and mistakes, parents can realize the love, the joy and the passion they use to share and the blessings they had receive from above, to witness, carry and deliver the birth of a pure creation into the world, during the period of the couples union. They have to accept responsibility for the choices and decisions that they took together before, during and after marriage including the reasons for their differences and struggles leading to the cause and effect of departure and separation. It is important for the emotional, mental and spiritual well being of the child that the parents are able to continue as friends and not in hate and anger as enemies. Pretending and in denial, that their stand is for the best interest and welfare of the child would only end up with the child retaliating against both, in the near future. And there are many cases such as that all over the world.

Being in Copenhagen without Maya is difficult, just as it is for Maya without her mother, especially when denied the rights to share and be a part of her extended family, as she is prohibited from coming to Copenhagen to visit. Aida hopes that the situation will change. As acceptance to changes are signs for a healthy living. But on the positive side Aida prays hard for the best solution.

So that is where Aida has been for the past years, Standing firm and strong with a foot on earth and the other reaching towards heaven, being the best mother for her children, and a soul companion to her husband. And on the side, where is Aida, as the Malaysian artist today?

She is looking forward to her 40's, and living quietly in joy between family and her mission to help others through dance. And moving on towards the next phase of her Expedition OpenCage/Expedisi Buka Sangkar 2009 research. In the beginning of 2009 she worked to assist Gunild Park Symes's (Norden Danse Teater) at the workshop lecture on Dance for the Camera at København Teknik Skole, and supporting Gunild at rehearsals while NDT works with Alex and Chris from the Royal Danish Ballet. In March, Ombak-Ombak ArtsStudio and Aida was seen presenting Fly Jentayu Fly at the Women International Day 2009 at Gurney Plaza, Penang. From April - June 09, Aida with suppport from BOLD Penang conducted (DaD) Dream a Dream - a creative arts project for young people with different needs at Disted College, in collaboration with Priscilla Ho, a Children Play Therapist. In May 09, Aida worked collaboratively with a team of outstanding KL dance performers for the opening choreography in the Light Design Show in Kuala Lumpur. Back in Copenhagen, July/August, Aida was seen in Blind Spot at the recent Metropolis Biennale - Kobenhavn International Theater Festival 09 and Malaysia UnCut Festival, followed by a duet with Raymond Roa at the Danish Film Institute in September 09.

On the quiet side of Penang, Aida has been busy working with Ombak-Ombak Arts Studio in presenting; Suara Gerak - A choreographer workshop in October, Ko-tai Penang in Dec 2010.

In The PAST: In 2007, Aida Redza was featured in 2 Malaysian TV documentaries. 8TV Dare to Dream series and TV 3 Potret Terbilang series. For more info. do check the Dare to Dream Part 1,2 -3 program out at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4535350275939905137

In 2008, she completed her Post-Graduate Degree at Codarts, Rotterdam, and began to work actively with Ombak-Ombak Arts Studio in Penang.

All this without the support and understanding of her family, husband, children and friends, in Malaysia and Copenhagen, and the unconditional love and her dedication towards the well being of her children and respect she has for all, Aida can never be who she is nor achieved what she has achieved today as a mother - artist. Alhamdullilah. Thank you.

Contact Aida Information

Name: Aida Mohd.Redza. Malaysian Add: The Straits Regency, Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia Add: E-Mail Add: aida.mohdredza@gmail.com or ahyoke_kyoka@yahoo.com Birthdate: 04-05-69 Marital Status: Married Children: 2 Work Areas: Arts Education - New Methods of Learning. Teacher- Contemporary dance training and Choreography. Introduction to Laban Movement Analysis,Conduct Creative Movement and 3R Dance Program, Improvisation Dance Drama (Adult/Children),Choreographer and Performing Artist, support production/ management work, direct choreography for Camera, Entertainment or Event Management, performances in non-traditional venues and breaking of traditional barriers in making choreography, dance in gallery, museums, site-specific, collaborative process work, demonstrations and presentation for NGO environment and humanistic events and issues. Education :2004-2008 Dance Unlimited Post-Graduate Degree Program at Codarts, Rotterdam 1991-94 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, In Choreography and Performance, UNCG, North Carolina, USA 1988-89 Certificate in Creative Arts, USM, Pg

On The Move Year2year with Aida

2008 - Moving On, Dec: Opera Pasar, An Ombak-Ombak workshop presentation at Campbell Street wet market, and Little Penang Street Market. Aug-Nov: Ombak-Ombak Rentak Penang new dance workshop for children June: A Performance at the World Cultural Center to celebrate the opening of Amir Zainorin' s solo exhibition. Feb-May: A 3 min Film, A Moment 3 Winds. Graduate: the Post-Graduate Dance Unlimited Degree at Codarts, Rotterdam Dance Academy. Jan: Aida with Ombak-ombak Artsstudio, Pg presents Storm In A Box.

2007 - On The Move with EOC-USOTM, Work Process ; Nov-Dec: With Ombak-Ombak Artsstudio, Pg - Preparing Storm In A box. Sept:Vision2020 Denmark, July: TV 3 shooting in Cph, June/July:Collisions at Locus, Rotterdam, March/May: Ronggeng Merdeka Musical, Pg, Dance Day Presentation with TV 8, Conduct Wkshp on Analysing Movement, Pg, Jan/Feb: Yoga/Bodygymnastic Training Course for Mother and baby, Cph

2006 - A Mother's Struggle, Nov/Dec: Yoga/Bodygymnastic Training Course for Mother and baby, Cph, May/Sept: Experiencing a mother's fight in Syariah Court, Pg, Jan/March: EOC-USOTM, Jadi-Jadian Process and Performance, SNDO, Amst

2005 - 2nd year Dance Unlimited Program, Codarts, Rott, Dec: Maya was taken away from mother to go home with her father, Nov: Les Urbanisme Festival, Switzerland, Lausanne, Aug/Oct: Group Composition Process 2, Life Forms Course -Laban Movement Analysis 2, Codarts, Rott, June/July: USOTM-Jadi-Jadian Performance in Korzo Den Hague, Lantaren Venster, Rott, The Scuplturer, Korzo Den Hague, Lantaren Venster, Rott. Performance with Ng Teck Voon at the Fundraising For World Wildlife, Huis ter duin, Noordwijk for Malaysian Prime Minister supported by Embassy of Malaysia, Den Hague. April/May: Blind Date Project Codarts Studio Theater, Rott, As if We Don't Know What It Is, Proposals for Performance in Shifting Context,SNDO, Amst. Feb/March: Dance and Camera Course, Codarts, Rott. Jan/Feb: Laban Movement Analysis 1, Codarts, Tsunami Charity Dinner Performance-Ma-NL in Matrade, Rott.

2004 - 1st year Post-Grad Dance Unlimited Dec: Muiderpoort Theater, Colors of Dance Amst, Nov: Young Choreographers Asia-Europe Festival in Berlin, Sept/Oct: Conduct Training for Ma-NL Dance Group, Rott, Aug: Group Composition 1, Codarts. July: Post-Graduate Dance Unlimited Program begins. June: Center Of Performance Research, Aberythswyth, Wales, Guest Facilitator, April: Dasarts, Amsterdam, Guest Artist/Facilitator, Jan/May:Norden Danstheater, Cph, Dancer and Invited Choreographer

2003 - Between Malaysia and Copenhagen. Sept/Nov: Guest Teacher UITM, Oct:Official Launch for Malaysia Batik - Colours of The World, July/Sept: KIT Images of Asia Festival, Cph, Eurasia 24hr with Stuart Lynch, Cph. May/June: Choreography with Tandak Dance Co - Ramli Ibrahim Sutra Festival , Guest Teacher at UITM, Shah Alam, March/April: Mohram, Grand Concert at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. Jan/March: Butoh training/workshop, Dansenshus, Cph.

2002 - BigTroubles in LittlePenang. Oct/Nov: Closing of The Performing Studio in Pg July/Sept: KIT ASEM Festival, Face to Face & Theaterworks-Search Hamlet, Cph, May/June: In-Transit Festival, House of World Culture, Berlin, April/May:Wayang Pendawa In 3 Transition, a SEAsia collaboration for Opening of Penang Arts Festival, March/April: Rehearsal Process of Search Hamlet-Helsingor,Dk

2001 - Invitation from Overseas Nov/Dec: Process Session for Search Hamlet with Theaterworks in Singapore. July/Aug: Flying Dalangs of Asia, a SEAsia collaboration, Penang Arts Festival. April/July: String Ones, AhYoke-Kyoka Penang Arts Festival.

2000 - The New Studio and New Company Oct/Dec: Opening of The Performing Studio, Classes resume and AhYoke-Kyoka is established in Pg. Sept: Tari 2000, Timeless Wayang Project in KL, July/Sept: ArtsNetworkAsia Award, Shakti Dances Timeless Wayang Project to Bali and Bangkok. April/June: Red and Gold Shoe, Teater Muda, Pg. Jan/March: 4 Men and a Woman, Australian&Malaysian project by Actors Studio, Kuala Lumpur.

1999-The change Nov/Dec: 2nd stage into training in Tai-chi and Qigong, Pg, Sept/Oct: Teater Muda & Pg ArtsED Musical workshop,The arrival of Maya Ellora on 28 July in Pg, June/Aug: Grand Opening of Istana Budaya, Keris Sang Puteri The Musical, April/May: Playground, Shakti dances and Five Arts Center. Feb/March: Lear - The Asian Tour, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Australia. Jan: Begin journey in Tai-chi and Qigong training.
(Travel down the early years with Aida below).

AIDA REDZA - A SHAKTI DANCES ALONE

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Down memory lane with Lear - TheaterWorks Singapore and Japan Foundation

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