Balinese Music and Dance Workshop Series

Hosted by:
Gamelan Gita Asmara
Musical Director, I Wayan Sudirana
Dance Director, Ni Putu Widiantini

Introductory Free Workshop: Sunday February 4th
Continuing Workshop Series: Sundays February 11th, 18th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, and 18th

1-2:30 PM (dance)
2:30-4PM (music)

105 Asian Centre, UBC

Gamelan Gita Asmara will be hosting introductory workshops in Balinese Music and Dance using their authentic set of imported Balinese gamelan instruments. No prior music or dance experience necessary!!! beginners both young and old are encouraged!!!

What are Balinese gamelan and dance?

A gamelan is a large traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble of gongs and metallophones. While it is still used for ceremonial purposes in Bali, it has evolved into brilliantly virtuoso orchestral tradition that remains hugely popular throughout Bali to this very day and is played by people all over the world. Much gamelan music accompanies the intricate, exquisite movements of the traditional dance.

The first workshop is free The series is designed to be a hands-on introduction to Balinese performing arts. Over the course of five sessions, musicians will study playing techniques, learn about the various instruments in the ensemble, and practice a brief composition. Dancers will learn basic movements in some of the various styles of Balinese dance.

Wayan Sudirana and Putu Widiantini, graduates of the Balinese Institute of the Arts (ISI), are gifted young Balinese performers with extensive experience teaching and performing both in Bali and abroad.

Drop-ins are allowed but are not encouraged as the learning process will be cumulative!

Adults: $80 for four sessions (music or dance) or $120 for both
Students and Kids: $60 for four sessions (music or dance) or $100 for both
Drop-ins: $25 (music or dance) or $50 for both

Please email any questions to: chiksudi@yahoo.com
or ipsteele@interchange.ubc.ca