klpac Open Day: Trial Classes by TAS Academy

🔔 IMPORTANT: Limited capacity. Registration will be done on the event day itself on a first come, first served basis. Registration for each session opens 30 minutes before the respective slot.

Speech & Drama Programme

Preschool Speech & Drama (3-6 yo)
About the Course
The preschool Speech & Drama @ TAS Academy programme is catered for students 3 – 6 years of age, with three semesters in a year. Our teachers and students will explore the evocative language and performance of poetry, dialogue and scenes, song and music, creative use of the body, even creating their own sketches and plays. Theatre games to build relationships between classmates, to encourage group play, self-confidence, and awareness, is a fundamental pillar to our approach. We strive to create an environment that nourishes and encourages our students’ innate creative potentials.  

Speech & Drama Programme - Primary (7-18 yo)
About the Course
The Speech & Drama @ TAS Academy programme is catered for students 7 - 18 years of age, with three semesters in a year. Our teachers and students will explore the evocative language and performance of poetry, dialogue and scenes, song and music, creative use of the body, even creating their own sketches and plays. Theatre games to build relationships between classmates, to encourage group play, self-confidence, and awareness, is a fundamental pillar to our approach. We strive to create an environment that nourishes and encourages our students’ innate creative potentials.  

Kpop Dance Workshop!

Kpop for Kids!
About the Course
Train like a mini idol with Teacher Lee A in our fun and energetic K-Pop Dance Jam! Perfect for kids who love music and dancing, this beginner-friendly class teaches popular K-Pop moves while building confidence, rhythm, coordination, and stage presence. Through exciting dance activities and “Center Stage” moments, children stay active, express themselves, and have fun jamming to the latest K-Pop hits. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love for music!

Kpop Dance & More!
About the Course
K-Pop dance offers many benefits for teens and adults, combining fun with physical, emotional, and social development. Through energetic choreography, students improve fitness, coordination, rhythm, and motor skills while building confidence and self-expression. Learning K-Pop also encourages discipline, focus, teamwork, and social interaction in a supportive environment. At the same time, it introduces young dancers to Korean culture and music, fostering cultural appreciation and global awareness. Most importantly, dancing provides a positive outlet for stress relief and emotional well-being while allowing students to stay active and creative.

Desi Grooves
About the Course
Desi Grooves is a vibrant dance course that celebrates the rich energy and culture of Bollywood and Tamil dance styles through expressive choreography and dynamic movement. Designed for all skill levels, the course focuses on enjoying dance while building rhythm, coordination, confidence, and performance skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Participants will explore a mix of traditional and contemporary Desi dance elements through guided routines, interactive activities, improvisation, and group exercises that encourage creativity, connection, and self-expression. Each session offers an exciting cultural dance experience that brings people together through music, movement, and community.

About The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac

BE EXTRAORDINARY.

Founded by Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham OAM, The Actors Studio Academy is a pioneer in arts education in Malaysia. Its alumni comprises theatre luminaries and the crème de la crème of the industry today.

With a clear pathway for children through to adults, learn from artiste-educators with hands-on experience in the industry and enjoy direct access to klpac’s full range of facilities.

Enquiry
E-mail: academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp / Call +60 18 266 3383

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Notes

• Free outdoor parking available. Alternatively, do use an e-hailing service or car-pooling. 
• Taking public transport instead? Check out this video to guide you here.(i) KTM Station: Batu Caves – Tampin / Seremban route, Sentul station (10-min walk)(ii) MRT Station: Putrajaya route, Sentul Barat (Sentul West) MRT station, Exit Entrance C (15-min walk)(iii) LRT Station: Sri Petaling Line, Sentul Timur or Sentul station (10-min by taxi)(iv) Bus: T180, PY16 Station, Sentul Barat (Sentul West) station (15-min walk)  
• Do read through the info listed for the workshop (age group, suitability, language etc)
• By joining our workshop, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material.

About klpac Open Day

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) is turning 21. To celebrate our birthday month, we are throwing our doors open on 16 May 2026 with a Mini Open Day and everyone is invited!

Whether it is your first-time to klpac or you have been coming for years, we hope you’ll drop by to celebrate with us. Join one of our casual walkabouts where we will bring you around our beloved Century-old building where you’ll get a glimpse of the inner workings of our arts centre which turns over 100 plus shows per year.

You can also get a taste of what we do and what we offer – sit in one of our bite-sized previews including Young KL Singers’ K-pop and J-pop choral tribute “Tokyo x Seoul: Icons & Idols”, Desmond Sim’s new play “Hungry” directed by Christopher Ling as well as performances by musicians from The klpac String Quartet. Try your hand at some workshops too!

Kiddos, our Co-Founders are making a special appearance with their popular “Storytime with Uncle Joe & Aunty Faridah” storytelling session!