Momentum Dance Festival 2022 - Front View - ATMA by RP Selatra (Seni Silat) x RP Wushu

ATMA RP Selatra (Seni Silat) x RP Wushu Choreographed by Zaini Tahir SYNOPSIS The martial arts of Wushu and Silat have tremendous spiritual influence over millions of followers all over Asia and the world. This piece, ATMA, searches for the mystical origins of both martial arts and wonders at its parallels. Set with the melancholic yet haunting music of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, ATMA attempts to transcend our understanding and definition of both martial arts. BIOGRAPHY RP SELATRA (SENI SILAT): Under the tutelage of Mr Ismail Bin Ishak and Mr Muhammad Nurfahmy Bin Fareed, the team has progressed in performance standards and achieved awards at various competitions. In 2019, RP Selatra clinched fourteen Gold, three Silver and four Bronze medals as well as clinched the Best Male and Female Athlete title and emerged as Overall Champions for the Tertiary Silat Competition. RP WUSHU: Republic Polytechnic’s Wushu Interest Group (IG) has developed into a dynamic team at an institutional and national level. The IG aims to preserve the traditional Chinese martial arts as well as promote mental and physical fitness to the community. The interest group believes that one can develop greatness of character if they exercise self-discipline and self-control.