Being a teacher is an extremely challenging profession, and teaching dance is no different. You have to gauge students’ levels, package your lesson in a way that is digestible for learners, and also make it fun for everyone! On this episode, we have a super amazing dance teacher who is a renowned dancer and choreographer. She’s worked with big name artists like Mizz Nina, Joe Flizzow, SonaOne, and so many more. It’s none other than the creative director at Babel Dance, Maybelline Wong!

In episode #19, we talked about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

MYDS (Malaysia Dance Scene) started off in 2016 as just a web page posting info on local dance events. Then, it evolved to become a series of much-loved community classes. It was a really ambitious undertaking, gathering dancers from not only the country but also internationally, like from Indonesia and Australia. Unfortunately, due to the onset of the pandemic and other factors, MYDS couldn’t be continued.

In episode #18, we chat to William Hong the founder of MYDS about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

What is Hip Hop? What is the culture all about? To answer those questions, we have Peot on this episode to break down the elements and principles of Hip Hop. With a better understanding of the history and culture, you may perhaps apply it into your own life. Peot also shares with us what Hip Hop means to him and whether foundational styles are important for choreography.

In episode #17, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Amirul Hafiz (Peot) is no stranger in the dance scene in Malaysia. He’s an absolute monster of a dancer, winning many titles in the past 3 years at such a young age. In 2019 he placed champion at the Judgment Day World Dance Games Qualifier round, and then proceeded to represent Malaysia at the World Dance Games in China. He dives deep about his early days bboying after school, how he met his Beat My Bois crewmates, as well as his secret to conquering battles.

In episode #16, you can find out about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Jun Leong (JL) is a dance instructor, freestyler and studio manager of Mustang Dance Academy. He has won a few battles in the past including WhassupDoc Vol.2 Hip Hop Crew Battle and The Zone Open Style 2019. We wanted to know how he has earned the title champion, what his dance experience has been like, and what freestyling is really all about.

In episode #15, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Dalila Samad is a versatile dancer with experience in street dance, traditional dance, and contemporary. She started out her dance journey at the age of 17 and having fallen in love with dance, she pursued a diploma and bachelor’s in dance at ASWARA, which is the national academy of arts, culture and heritage. In this episode, she talks more about traditional dances and why it’s important to preserve them. Dalila has just launched DS Dance Company and she’s teaching weekly online classes in Malay traditional dance and contemporary starting October.

In episode #14, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Dalila Samad is a versatile dancer with experience in street dance, traditional dance, and contemporary. She started out her dance journey at the age of 17 and having fallen in love with dance, she pursued a diploma and bachelor’s in dance at ASWARA, which is the national academy of arts, culture and heritage. Dalila details about life at ASWARA, working for a dance company, and the importance of proliferating our traditional dances. Of course, we had to ask about her experience choreographing and performing for the ubiquitous Dato Siti Nurhaliza!

In episode #13, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Aisya Marissa, better known as Shasya, has just completed her studies at Middlesex University, London with a Bachelor's Degree in Dance. Towards the end of her second year, she had to move back to Malaysia due to the pandemic and had to switch everything to online learning in her final year. She shares her struggles at the start of the transition and how eventually she made online dance learning more comfortable for herself. We also asked her some random questions towards the end and she gave some really good answers!

In episode #12, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

Aisya Marissa, better known as Shasya, started dancing ballet at the age of 4. She picked up other styles of dance throughout the years such as modern, contemporary, jazz, latin and street dance. In 2016, she joined the Red Lycans crew to win the championship in the Astro Battleground Competition. She continued to develop her unique skills as a well-rounded dancer and has worked as a choreographer and dance instructor. She has just finished her studies at Middlesex University, London with a Bachelor's Degree in Dance.

In episode #11, we talk about:

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Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

Producer: Shaun

A chill episode for you to get to know a bit more about Shoes Off, No Cap hosts. In episode #10, we talk about first, embarrassing, proud, and teaching moments in dance!

If you have any questions about any topics that we’ve talked about, or want us to talk about a certain topic, feel free to send us a DM on IG. We love to know your thoughts!

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Hosts: Eli, Izzaz, Diyana, Shaun