Gamelan Sekar Jaya is coming to Davis in partnership with International House Davis (I-House)! There will be educational workshops taking place in the afternoon, followed by music and dance performances in the evening.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

3:00-4:00pm | Balinese Music & Dance Workshop

Join us to learn about the music and dance of Bali in an interactive workshop for all ages! You’ll learn basic dance positions and techniques, see how the instruments of the gamelan work together, and have a chance to try out a few instruments for yourself.

5:00-6:00pm | Kecak Vocal Percussion Workshop 

Learn about Balinese kecak, a vocal percussion tradition that imitates the sounds of the gamelan ensemble. Led by Balinese master artists Ni Nyoman Srayamurtikanti and I Made Suteja, participants will explore kecak’s movements and vocal rhythms suitable for all musical levels.

7:00-8:30pm | Gamelan Sekar Jaya Concert 

Gamelan Sekar Jaya presents a concert featuring traditional and contemporary compositions for gender wayang quartet and an excerpt of the Ramayana performed in the style of wayang wong dance theater.

I-House is a social gathering space where people from all over the world come together to celebrate our common humanity, share cultural practices and traditions, engage with our differences, cultivate joy, combat isolation, and foster civic dialogue. Their programs, classes, services, and events provide opportunities to learn about and experience cultures from around the world, while building connections within their diverse local community in Davis, California.

Banner head photograph is of Spring 2023 Guest Dance Director I Made Suteja dancing topeng at a collaborative performance with Rhythmix Cultural Works during his previous residency in 2018.