Musician and dancer, Dewa Ayu Larassanti, will lead this series of online classes for students of Balinese music who want to deepen their understanding of dance. Because music and dance are so fundamentally connected in Balinese traditions, any skilled musician must understand the full vocabulary of Balinese dance in order to respond to dancers' cues in a split second. The best way to understand the music-dance connection is through direct experience. Students in this class will learn and practice the basic movements and postures of Balinese dance, as they relate to music.
At least one year of experience with Balinese music is required. All ages are welcome. Students under the age of 18 must submit a parental release form. Students under the age of 11 must have parental supervision.
Sliding Scale Class Fee
Saturdays (November 7 - December 12)
10:00AM-11:00AM
15 student limit.
About the instructor:
Dewa Ayu Larassanti is a dancer, musician, and singer. Ayu grew up both in the Bay Area and in Bali, experiencing the challenges and the beauty of two worlds. She loves to study different forms of music and dance, including choral music, jazz dance, and hip hop. Currently, Ayu is a second-year at UCLA and studies World Arts and Cultures. During high school, Ayu was a competitive dancer and won awards at regional competitions in Bali. Ayu trains with world-renowned composers and choreographers and teaches young dancers and musicians at Cudamani, in Pengosekan, Bali. With Cudamani, she has toured internationally, teaching and performing in Japan, Greece, and the United States. She hopes to be able to continue studying and performing with Cudamani and use her knowledge of and training in the arts to teach young artists all around the world.
