THE MAN AT THE CENTRE OF EVERY SHOW: Zaini Mohd Tahir, the show director of Muse IX, was beaming with pride as he received a bouquet of flowers during the curtain call. Zaini is often credited by RP performers with guiding them showcase their talents through their own choreographies. (PHOTO: Siti Zubaidah)

FULL OF EMOTIONS: In an outstanding and emotional performance filled with swag, RP Hip Hop - Style Groovaz Crew wowed the audience at Muse IX. They go by the motto “One Crew, One Love” (PHOTO: Zander Moh)

BURNING PASSION: Muhd Zuhairin, 19, was told to put on a cast for his fractured wrist a month before Muse IX. That did not stop him from performing with his team, Style Groovaz Crew, on Nov 4. (PHOTO: Siti Zubaidah)

YIN AND YANG: Style Groovaz Crew is a regular fixture at RP’s Momentum Dance Festival. The group showcased the emotions, struggles and obstacles faced by people through their MUSE IX piece Poverty. (PHOTO: Siti Zubaidah)

GRACEFUL MOVEMENTS: Apong, performed by RP Tarian, was choreographed by Fathurrahman Said and Nur Fadilah Saiful Bahri. Apong, which is Malay for floating or drifting, is used to describe the movements of the performers’ legs during the dance. (PHOTO: Siti Zubaidah)

A COMBINED EFFORT: Oblivion?, the finale dance at MUSE IX, was a performance by RP Capoeira, RP Tarian, RP Modern Dance and Style Groovaz Crew. (PHOTO: Zander Moh)

ALL SMILES: Friends and families greeted performers at MUSE IX with bouquets and flowers the moment the event ended. (PHOTO: Zander Moh)

MOVING WITH TIME: RP Modern Dance’s performance 00:00 is choreographed by Jackie Ong, from T.H.E Second Company. This piece showcases how time and space move constantly but only to return to the original rhythm of events. (PHOTO: Zander Moh)