Momentum Dance Festival 2022 - Wide View - RAPUH by Dharma Endari

RAPUH Dharma Endari Choreographed by Fathurrahman Said SYNOPSIS ‘RAPUH’ or fragile in Malay, contemplates the temporariness of our life – where moments, special or unspecial are taken for granted. To be able to live for a day, to breathe life and to enjoy each other’s company is indeed a blessing, especially with the ones we truly love. And once gone, the need for closure becomes imperative, for us to mend the RAPUH. BIOGRAPHY With a strong foundation in the five traditional Malay dance genres such as Asli, Inang, Zapin, Masri and Joget, Republic Polytechnic’s Dharma Endari (RPDE) aims to preserve the elegance of traditional Malay Dance as well as explore the vibrancy of Contemporary Dance. Under the expert tutelage of Mr Fathurrahman Said, the interest group has attained several accolades since its inception in 2005. In 2012, Dharma Endari clinched the first runner up position in the ‘Fiestari Dance Competition’ and second place with the title “Best Choreography” at ‘Persada Juara Tari Competition’ in 2014. They have also been invited to perform at significant events such as Zapin D’Muara’ for Singapore Arts Festival 2010 and the ‘Asia Tri Jogja Dance Festival 2007’ in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Featured annual on RP Dance Platforms such as the Momentum Dance Festival and MUSE Dance Showcase, Dharma Endari aims to preserve the elegance of traditional Malay Dance as well explore the vibrancy of contemporary dance.