Ari Tulang's Moment of Re-Choreographing the AFI Song 'Menuju Puncak' That He Created 21 Years Ago

Kapanlagi.com - Ari Tulang is known as one of the popular choreographers and directors in the entertainment world. In his latest post on social media, he showcased his performance of the legendary choreography of the song Menuju Puncak from the talent search program Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI).

The program, which was popular in the early 2000s, produced new stars and was a hit in its time. Ari Tulang was also known as a disciplined and strict mentor guiding the AFI participants.

Through a post on social media, Ari Tulang expressed his pride in being able to reminisce about the choreography he created 21 years ago. Curious about what the moment of Ari Tulang showcasing the choreography of the song Menuju Puncak looks like? For more details, check here KLovers.

1. Ari Tulang Once Again Showcases AFI Choreography

The moment Ari Tulang re-choreographed the AFI song Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

Ari Tulang brought back the choreography of the song Menuju Puncak in a post on his personal social media shared on Sunday, (22/12/2024). In this short video, Ari Tulang performed alongside Dudy Gunawan, who used to be his assistant when creating the AFI choreography in the 2000s.

2. 21 Years Have Passed

The moment Ari Tulang choreographed the song AFI Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

The choreography of the song Menuju Puncak was first introduced in the first season of AFI, precisely in 2003. This song and its movements became a symbol of the competitive spirit and struggles of the participants. Additionally, Ari Tulang showcased the choreography again with great enthusiasm. This action made AFI fans and several former AFI participants nostalgic.

"This choreography was created for the academicians to sing the theme song of Akademi Fantasi Indosiar, which was performed just before the elimination announcement. It served as a break for the collection of SMS votes and final counting of who had the highest and lowest votes," wrote Ari Tulang in the caption @aritulang_official.

3. The Movements Have Special Meanings

The moment Ari Tulang choreographed the song AFI Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

Every movement in the choreography of the song Menuju Puncak is designed with deep meaning. The movements of the feet, hands, and body have meanings that correspond to the AFI song Menuju Puncak. Among them are movements that depict the efforts and hard work of the AFI participants.

"I tried to find movements that represent the title or theme of the song. Thus, the initial movement of the feet was created, depicting the preparation followed by a jump with hands raised, illustrating how effort and hard work are needed to leap to the top," he added.

4. Ari Tulang Was Once Called a Strict Mentor

The moment Ari Tulang choreographed the AFI song Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

During his time as a mentor at AFI, Ari Tulang was known for his firm character. This is what made Ari Tulang often referred to as a strict teacher. However, this actually became motivation for AFI participants to give their best. In addition, several AFI participants acknowledged Ari Tulang's patience in guiding them.

"Of course, this is not an easy matter for the academicians, especially those who do not have a foundation in dance skills and flexibility. And this becomes both a burden and a challenge for them to be able to realize my desire as a teacher, which at that time they considered, and the audience also considered, to be a strict teacher!" Ari Tulang expressed.

5. Choreography Became Iconic

The moment Ari Tulang choreographed the song AFI Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

The choreography of the song Menuju Puncak was not only popular among AFI participants but also became a hit in society. This choreography has also been competed in various regions, proving that the movements are widely recognized by the public along with the popularity of the AFI program on Indosiar.

"As this reality show gained popularity, the choreography of Menuju Puncak also became popular and iconic. I even saw some announcements for dance competitions of Menuju Puncak in various regions! Of course, I am very happy that this choreography was well received by the audience of the show," said Ari Tulang.

6. Tell the Efforts of AFI Participants Memorizing Choreography

The moment Ari Tulang choreographed the song AFI Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

Ari Tulang reminisced about how the academicians struggled to memorize the choreography in a short time. Apparently, not all participants had the skills and talent for dancing. This became a challenge for the AFI participants. However, through the guidance and discipline taught by Ari Tulang, the participants successfully performed the movements well.

"This is a simple initial choreography we created. To see the ability of the AFI 1 academicians at that time to absorb choreography in a short time. Not everyone was able to do it quickly, and some were quite stressed at that time, hahaha. But thank God, the discipline I taught them became their knowledge in creating art," he added.

7. Expressing Happiness for the AFI Choreography

The moment Ari Tulang re-choreographed the AFI song Menuju Puncak (credit: Instagram.com/aritulang_official)

In a social media post, Ari Tulang expressed his happiness because the choreography of the song Menuju Puncak is still remembered to this day. He also thanked the academicians, Indosiar, and all the viewers who have ever done this movement.

"Thank you, my beloved friends from the academy, thank you Indosiar! And also thank you to all the viewers who have ever performed this choreography! This is happiness for me and brother @dudy.gunawan14," concluded Ari Tulang.

That was the moment Ari Tulang showcased the AFI choreography 21 years ago. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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