The aim of this essay is to analyze and compare the historical context and the current context of Malay dance, an unexplored dance culture. The essay will examine the general elements of dance evident in Malay dance and the various historical and socio-cultural influences on its development. The main source and basis for this essay is the Malay Dance Workshop led by Mdm Som Said. The world of dance covers an international scope and is not limited only to the common genres of classical ballet and contemporary/modern dance. With globalization, ideas are exchanged rapidly between countries and choreographers are constantly collaborating and sharing ideas with international artists, resulting in the creation of cross-cultural dance pieces. Today, as the Asian community grows and diversifies, studying Malay dance and gaining experience in the Asian world are necessary to understand the global flows of people and cultures in today's dance world 'today. It is important to be exposed and knowledgeable about Malay dance in order to preserve its rich tradition and heritage, and appreciate the developments it has undergone due to Asian and Western influences. Malay dance originated in Malaysia and Indonesia in the early 1900s and was founded by the early settlers who lived in these countries. Malay dance depicts the customs and culture of the Malays, illustrating the nature of the Malay people and their way of life. There are two classifications of traditional Malay dance, namely folk dance and classical dance. Malay dance includes 5 basic rhythms and dances, such as Asli, Inang, Masri, Zapin and Ronggeng/Joget. Each genre of movement has its own distinct range of movement vocabulary inhabited by middle of paper people......the release of energy through the foot in small kicks creates accents. Zapin is performed in a four-count rhythm, with the foot extended on the last count. It contains a regular tempo.In conclusion, this essay aims to analyze and compare the historical and current context of Malay dance, and to study the predominant dance elements and the different historical and socio-cultural influences on its development, by comparing the most more original. from Malay dance to its many developed and varied forms today. Through participatory observation and my own personal embodied experience, I realized the importance of Malay dance and its place in the dance world. My role as an active audience and actor is to preserve the traditions and heritage of Malay dance, while appreciating the influences that have shaped it into what it is today..