Curriculum Vitae

DR. TAN CHAI CHEN

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Creative Arts
  • chaichen
  • 03-79672670

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CHOREOGRAPHY, DANCE EDUCATION, SOMATIC
    Choreography, Dance Education, Dancer Wellness

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MFA(Choreography), (Fine Arts)
    Taipei National University of The Arts
  • BMgt(Tech), (Information Systems, Technology & Management)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Oct 2023 - 03 Mar 2024 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Programme Coordinator
    04 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Committee Member
    08 Apr 2020 - 08 Apr 2022 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Committee Member
    09 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2022 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Coordinator
    21 Sep 2020 - 17 Jan 2022 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Jawatankuasa Khas
    27 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Committee Member
    28 Feb 2020 - 31 May 2020 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Committee Member
    09 Apr 2018 - 07 Apr 2020 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Acting Head of Department
    06 Mar 2020 - 12 Mar 2020 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
  • Official representative for Dance Department
    02 Feb 2018 - 15 Jan 2020 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION (NDEO), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION (NDEO), MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION (NDEO), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANISATION, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGNIZATION, MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (International)
  • SOMATIC EDUCATION SOCIETY OF TAIWAN, MEMBER
    2013 to 2020 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Chew, Y.S., Thiagarajan,P.,Tan.C.C. (2022). Impact of Ballet Competitions on the Career of Ballet Students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Asian Dance Journal. Vol 66., 3-26
  2. Tan, C. C., Thiagarajan, P., & Wong, K. Y. (2022). An analysis of problems and challenges in teaching and learning creative dance as a pedagogical tool in Malaysia Preschools. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(7), 1130-1148. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i7/14348
  3. Tan, B. H. &, Tan, C. C. (2021). Exploring the positionalities of dancer, choreographer and editor in screendance from the perspective of surveillance. Malaysian Journal of Performing and Visual Arts, 7 (forthcoming), forthcoming.
  4. Tan, C. C. &, Thiagarajan, P. (2020). Teaching dance to kindergarten children through school concert dance performance: A self-review. Malaysian Journal of Performing and Visual Arts, 6 (1), 7-25.
  5. Tan, C. C. (2019). Exploring National Identity of Malaysian Chinese through Contemporary Dance: A study of Anak Malaysia by Dua Space Dance Theatre. Tirai Panggung, 15, 24-35.
Chapter in Books
  1. Tan, C.C., & Goh, B. (2024). Beyond Rhythm: Sustainability through Community Engagement by Hands Percussion (2007-2023). In P. Thiagarajan (Ed), Community Engagement Through the Arts: Case Studies from Southeast Asia (pp. 78-98). Ethics International Press.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Tan, C. C. (2018). A Self-review of Teaching Dance to Children through Dance Performance in Kindergarten School Concerts. In Mohd Anis Md Nor (Ed.), Proceedings of The 2nd International Conference on Dance Education (pp. 43-50). Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur: Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center.
Other Publications
  1. Tan, C. C. (2022). Concurrent Double-Strike. Thunder Koleidoscope VI Drumming Festival. Hands Percussion Sdn. Bhd. - Creative/Art Work
  2. Tan, C. C. (Guest Speaker). (2022, August 20). Bual Bicara: Hala Tuju Bidang Seni Tari Sekolah Seni Malaysia [Video]. Youtube live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DZ_lUwupZE - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Tan, C. C. (2021). Boredom and freedom. 2020/2021 Semester 1 Kesuma & UMa Online Dance Showcase. Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
  4. Tan, C. C. (Moderator). (2021, April 22). Bicara santai seni budaya episod 3: Choreography during the pandemic [Video]. Facebook live. https://www.facebook.com/457526357677609/videos/308679307318158 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Creative Dance As A Pedagogical Tool In Musical Activities: Preschool Teachers' Perception ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran - UMCares
    A+stem=>sdg: Performing Arts For Holistic Stem Education And Literacy ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Developing And Implementing An Age-appropriate Creative Dance Program For Children Aged 4 To 6 In Tadika Tunas Riang, 2023-2024 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2018 - 2020, Private Funding
    Developing And Implementing A Performance-based Creative Dance Program In Tadika Tunas Riang, 2018 ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Consultant of The Choreography of The Collaborative Work "Sakti" 2023, Hands Percussion Sdn. Bhd., Consultant
    15 May 2023 - 30 Jul 2023 (National)
  • Consultant of The Choreography of The Collaborative Work "Concurrent Double-Strike", in Thunder Koleidoscope Iv Drumming Festival (6 - 7 Oktober 2022), Hands Percussion Sdn. Bhd., Consultant
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. SCI Rhythm: Movement and Singing in SCI rehabilitation, LEVEL UP: UMMC Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Workshop, UMMC Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (University) (26 Aug 2023 - 27 Sep 2023)
  2. Assessment for Early Childhood Dance, The Virtual Professional Development Day , National Dance Education Organisation, US (International) (15 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022)
  3. Practical Applications of the Process of Assessment, The 23rd Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference TELLING OUR STORIES: The Essentiality of Dance Education in Changing Times, National Dance Education Organization, US (International) (07 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2021)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Understanding the value of creative dance by fostering empathy in the kindergarten community: A community engagement project in Tunas Riang kindergarten, 2018-2019, The 2nd International Symposium on Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement , Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya (International) (20 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. A Self-review of Teaching Dance to Children through Dance Performance in Kindergarten School Concert, The 2nd International Conference on Dance Education (ICONDE), 2018, This conference was convened and curated by Nusantara Performing Arts Research Centre (NusParc), co-organized by The Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) and My Dance Alliance, in collaboration with The National Department for Culture and Arts, MOTAC.  (International) (02 Aug 2018 - 04 Aug 2018)
  2. Exploring National Identity through Contemporary Dance: Anak Malaysia by Dua Space Dance Theatre, The 1st International Conference for Performing and Visual Arts (ICPVA 2018), Cultural Centre, University of Malaya (International) (09 Jan 2018 - 11 Jan 2018)
OTHERS
  1. Assessment for Early Childhood Dance, The 22nd Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference (Virtual Conference). "Dance and Society: Developing Community, Empathy, and Understanding through Dance", National Dance Education Organization, US.  (International) (23 Oct 2020 - 25 Oct 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Panel Penilai Bagi Penilaian Tahun Akhir Seni Persembahan (Pentas) Sarjana Muda Seni Persembahan (Tari), National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2022) Appointment as Editorial Board, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2021) Appointment as Examiner for Final Year Project (Ric 3001), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Appointment as Examiner for Research Project of Master of Dance, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2019) Pencalonan Ijazah Sarjana Pendidikan (Pendidikan Jasmani) Secara Kursus & Penyelidikan bagi Calon Lim Shin Hui (PGN 140008) Tajuk Disertasi: Influence of University Student Demographics on Their Attitude Towards Dance as a Physical Activity . , (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2019) Appointment as panel for the Candidature Defence Presentation for Postgraduate Candidate, Syed Khairuzman Bin Syed Zain (RGK 140002). Title: Constructing masculinity: A study on three community colorguard troupes in Kuala Lumpur. , (PANEL)
  7. (2018) Appointment as the chairperson and panel for the Candidature Defence Presentation for Postgraduate Candidate, Bahanumathi K. Nadson (RGK 130001). Title: Bharata Natyam Training at the Temple of Fine Arts: A Study that Surrounds the Solo Debut Recital Arangetram. , (Chairperson, Panel)
  8. (2018) Performing Arts Journal, Tirai Panggung, Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. , (Editorial Board)
  9. (2018) Panel Penilai Bagi Penilaian Tahun Akhir Seni Persembahan (PenTAS) Ijazah Sarjana Muda Seni Persembahan (Tari) , Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. , (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Webinar of Choreography Workshop, Chung Hwa Independent High School, Others
  2. (2020) Bengkel Kerja Penyediaan Penilai Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah, Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas dan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Sekolah Seni Malaysia Tahun 2020 - Zon Tengah, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Facilitator of The Workshop "Sci Rhythm: Movement and Singing in Sci Rehabilitation"", University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2023) Facilitator for a Workshop- Creative Movement for Self- Expression, National, (Course Facilitator)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Bengkel Kerja Penyediaan Konsep Kurikulum Seni Tari, Tarian, Koreografi Tari dan Apreasiasi Tari Sekolah Seni Malaysia Bil. 2/2023, National, (Co-curriculum Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) A comparative study about the perception early childhood dance teachers in MALAYSIA and in China have towards play-based pedagogy when teaching pre-schoolers, YAXIN WEN
  2. (2024) RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF CREATIVE DANCE IN CHINESE CHILDREN'S DANCE ART EDUCATION, AI XINYUCHEN
  3. (2024) A Study on the Effects of Mental Skills Training and Mindful-ness Training on Athletic Performance of Chinese Dance Sport Athletes, YU HAIYAN
  4. (2024) RESEARCH ON THE SPEECH AND PRESENTATION OF IMPROVISED DANCE IN DANCE WORKS, CAI SHUYI
  5. (2024) PERCEPTIONS OF LATIN DANCE TEACHERS REGARDING LATIN DANCE EDUCATION GOALS IN CHINA, MAO HAITING
  6. (2024) RESEARCH ON THE FUSION AND APPLICATION OF CHINESE TRADITIONAL ART ELEMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCE, PENGCHENG NI
Master
  1. (2022) The Development of Dalcroze Approach and its Influence on Primary Schools General Music Teachers in Yunnan Province, China, FU YUHAN
  2. (2022) THE COMMODIFICATION OF BALLET THROUGH COMPETITIONS IN THE KLANG VALLEY AND ITS EFFECTS ON SERIOUS LEISURE PARTICIPANTS, CHEW YEE HSUEN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2019) Perkembangan Kelestarian Sosial untuk Orang Kurang Upaya Melalui Persembahan Tarian: Satu Kajian Terhadap Kumpulan Beautiful Gate Performing Arts, Petaling Jaya
  2. (2019) Graduation Performance Dossier: The Application of Acting Technique in Final Year Project
  3. (2019) Graduation Performance Dossier: Empowerment Theory in Dance Performance
  4. (2019) Graduation Performance Dossier: Embodiment Aesthetic in My Dancing Body
  5. (2019) Graduation Performance Dossier: Body Sensation in Dance Performance
  6. (2019) Daripada Senaman Zumba Kepada Tarian Komuniti: Satu Kajian Terhadap Kumpulan Loca-Loca di Taman Rekreasi Sultan Abdul Aziz, Ipoh Perak.
  7. (2019) Analisis Terhadap Kandungan dan Kaedah Pengajaran Untuk Kelas Bala Vihar di Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur
  8. (2018) Salsa Dance in Klang Valley (1990 to 2018)
  9. (2018) Kesan Pengaruh Kuasa Hegemoni terhadap Tarian Jo'oh di Pentas: Satu Kajian Kes di Pulau Carey
  10. (2017) Graduation Performance Project: The Last Dance
  11. (2017) Graduation Performance Project: Shape of You
  12. (2016) Tarian Saba Dari Tari Tradisi Ritual Kepada Tari Tontonan Masyarakat: Satu Kajian Kes Terhadap Pewaris Tarian Saba Che Wan Noor Saidi.
  13. (2016) Reinvensi Tradisi Datun Julud: Dari Versi Kampung Ke Pentas Persembahan

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) RQA7003 - Dance Pedagogy 1
  2. (2022) RQA7010 - Choreolab 2
  3. (2022) RQA7003 - Dance Pedagogy 1
  4. (2021) RQA7010 - Choreolab 2
  5. (2021) RQA7003 - Dance Pedagogy 1
  6. (2021) Dance Pedagogy 1
  7. (2020) RQA7003 - Dance Pedagogy 1
  8. (2020) RQA7010 - Choreolab 2
  9. (2019) RQA7003 - Dance Pedagogy 1
Bachelor
  1. (2023) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  2. (2023) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  3. (2023) RIC1008 - Dance Technique I
  4. (2023) RIC3001 - Final Year Project
  5. (2022) RIC3005 - Choreography Ii
  6. (2022) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  7. (2022) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  8. (2022) RIC1010 - Dance Notation Ii
  9. (2022) RIC2022 - Tai Chi
  10. (2022) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  11. (2021) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  12. (2021) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  13. (2021) RIC2022 - Tai Chi
  14. (2021) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  15. (2021) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  16. (2021) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  17. (2021) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  18. (2020) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  19. (2020) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  20. (2020) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  21. (2020) RIC2010 - Dancers Conditioning
  22. (2020) RIC2022 - Tai Chi
  23. (2020) RIC2022 - Tai Chi
  24. (2020) RIC3005 - Choreography Ii
  25. (2019) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  26. (2019) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  27. (2019) RIC1008 - Dance Technique I
  28. (2019) RIC1010 - Dance Notation Ii
  29. (2019) RIC2008 - Dance for Children's
  30. (2019) RIC2010 - Dancers Conditioning
  31. (2019) RIC2022 - Tai Chi
  32. (2019) RTEA2373 - Tai Chi
  33. (2018) RIC1004 - Dance Notation I
  34. (2018) RIC1006 - Uma Ensemble I
  35. (2018) RIC1010 - Dance Notation Ii
  36. (2018) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
  37. (2018) RIC2008 - Dance for Children
  38. (2018) RTEQ3181 - Graduation Performance Project
  39. (2017) RIC1008 - Dance Technique I
  40. (2017) RIC1012 - Uma Ensemble Ii
  41. (2017) RTEA3374 - Production Management & Stage Management
  42. (2017) RTEQ3172 - Dancers Conditioning

PATENT/IPR

  • A Unit Plan of Creative Dance Lessons: Knowing You, Knowing Me
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  • MUSIC AUDIO
    COPYRIGHT
  • MUSIC AUDIO - GOING ON A BUNNY HUNT
    COPYRIGHT
  • A Dream in Uniform
    COPYRIGHT
  • Everyone Has A Dream
    COPYRIGHT
  • Everyone Has A Dream
    Copyright (University)
  • A Dream in Uniform
    Copyright (University)
  • The World's Biggest and Most Beautiful Lollipop
    Copyright (University)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Creative Dance for Children in Chin Students Organization Cheras (Cso), (29 Jan 2024 - 29 Jan 2024) (University)
  • Appointed as a Member of The Panel of Overseas Judges of 13th Singapore International Dance Festival, (15 Aug 2022 - 25 Nov 2022) (International)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Juri Pertandingan Reka Bentuk Pengiklanan Rbt (Persembahan) Peringkat Sekolah 2021, (20 Aug 2021 - 20 Sep 2021) (National)
  • Appointed as The Member of The Committee for 3rd Undergraduate Research Symposium 2021 (Ugrs 2021), (11 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021) (University)
  • Speaker for The Webinar Sessions for Dance Club, Chung Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur., (20 Jun 2020 - 09 Jul 2020)
  • Appointed as The Member of The Committee for 3rd Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020 (Ugrs 2020), (01 Jun 2020 - 07 Jul 2020)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Juri Tarian Pulau Pinang Bagi Persatuan Tarian Desa Pulau Pinang, Kategori Sekolah Rendah dan Sekolah Menengah Untuk Tahun 2019, (11 Aug 2019 - 12 Aug 2019)
  • Performed as a Dancer in The Improvisation Performance Between Visual Artist, Dancers and Musicians, At Rexkl, Jalan Sultan 50000 Kuala Lumpur., (13 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Juri Tarian Tradisional Cina Bagi Festival Seni Universiti Malaya 2019 (Feseni'19), (18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2019)
  • Performed as a Dancer in Soun[D] 20 At Raw Art Space, No. 8, 4th Floor, Jalan Panggong 50150 Kl., (16 Feb 2019 - 16 Feb 2019)
  • Penolong Pengurus Pentas Di Persembahan Panggung Seni Tradisional 2018: Rampai Sari Tari Malaysia, (23 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2018)
  • Choreographed a Dance and Led UM Undergraduate Students to Participate in The 3rd Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Schools Dance Exchange: Let'S Dance!, (18 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2018)
  • Guest Choreographer for a Cross Disciplinary Art Work of Music and Dance, Entitled, β€œOne”, in Koleidoscope 5 Hands International Drumming Festival 2018 – Unbeatable (Programme B)., (02 Aug 2018 - 05 Aug 2018)
  • Bangkel Pengurusan Produksi Di Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, (11 Jul 2018 - 11 Jul 2018)
  • Artist of a Theatre Performance, Entitled, Pulse, in 3rd Dpac International Arts Festival – Convergence., (05 Jul 2018 - 08 Jul 2018)
  • Juri Tarian Tradisional Cina Bagi Festival Seni Universiti Malaya 2018, (10 Mar 2018 - 10 Mar 2018)
  • Juri Untuk Pertandingan Tarian Antara Sekolah Bagi Negeri Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan Yang Ke-31, (23 Sep 2017 - 23 Sep 2017)
  • Choreographed and Performed in Dance Performance. Dancing in Place in Rimbun Dahan 2017, (18 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2017)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. HOW TO WRITE A DISSERTATION, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (31 Jul 2019 - 01 Aug 2019)
  2. CREATIVE DANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, Online Professional Development Institute (23 Sep 2019 - 15 Dec 2019)
  3. BENGKEL PENULISAN TINJAUAN LITERATUR , Virtual (Online) (15 Aug 2020 - 15 Aug 2020)
  4. BENGKEL PEMBANGUNAN MODUL, Virtual (Online) (22 Apr 2020 - 22 Apr 2020)
CONFERENCE
  1. VIRTUAL - THE 22ND ANNUAL NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE "DANCE AND SOCIETY: DEVELOPING COMMUNITY, EMPATHY, AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH DANCE" , Virtual Conference (23 Oct 2020 - 25 Oct 2020)