In this five-week series of in-person classes, senior Sekar Jaya ensemble member Casey Lee will cover the fundamentals of female style Balinese dance demonstrated through the classic welcome dance Tari Pendet. If time allows, later classes in the series will also cover the basics of male-style dance, including agem (posture) and malpal (walking).
Video of Tari Pendet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoMOR2uVpmI
This class is perfect for both total beginners and students who have already studied Balinese dance, including previous classes with GSJ or short-term study in Bali.
Students of all genders are welcomed. Students must be at least 12 years old.
Session I:
September 12 - October 10
Thursdays 5-6pm
1-hour classes
Session II:
October 24 - November 21
Thursdays 5-6pm
1-hour classes
Sliding scale class fee for 1 Session (5 classes): $25 ($5/class) - $100 ($20/class)
When choosing your sliding scale rate, please keep in mind that GSJ depends on the generosity of its community to support high caliber artists and programming. Thank you!
Casey Lee has been studying and performing Balinese dance since the age of seven. Having studied with some of Balis most accomplished dance teachers, she has developed a strong technical base in Balinese dance technique, and a deep love of the art. In addition to dancing for Gamelan Sekar Jaya, she is also a member of the Balinese music and dance group, Burat Wangi, and the Javanese music and dance group, Kyai Doro Dasih. Photo by Ot Sukardi.
