Gamelan Sekar Jaya

Trained extensively in gambuh, one of Bali's most difficult and complicated dance-drama forms, I Ketut Wirtawan is not only a powerful dancer, but is an accomplished musician, vocalist, shadow puppeteer, painter, and theater artist. He has taken over the spiritual and artistic responsibilities of his late father, the revered I Ketut Kantor and his legendary grandfather I Nyoman Kakul, carrying on the tradition of one of Bali's most important artistic lines. He is one of Bali's most dedicated and serious artists, and is able to perform work that even many of Bali's most acclaimed artists cannot.  He has toured to Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan and Taiwan.

Mr. Wirtawan will  join Gamelan Sekar Jaya as guest dance director from September 13, 2010 - March 12, 2011