Apsaras Arts Ltd
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Saturday 16th July 2022
7.30pm
Avai@Apsaras Arts
BLK D Goodman Arts Centre #01-24
90 Goodman Road Spore 439053
Location: Blk D #01-24
Website: www.apsarasarts.com
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Phone: +65 9028 8342
Apsaras Arts Dance Company is proud to present an evening of Balinese Classical Dance at AVAI at Apsaras Arts.
About the choreographer and leading artiste:
Prof Dr. I Wayan Dibia
I Wayan Dibia, born in Singapadu, Gianyar, is an artist and scholar specializing in Balinese performing arts. Descended from a family of artists, he began learning Balinese dance and music when he was eight years and has studied various forms of classical Balinese dance and drama from different masters on the island. From 1970 Wayan Dibia started to experiment with elements of traditional Balinese performing arts to create new works for contemporary audiences. He has choreographed numerous new dances and dramas, and his innovative artworks have gained high recognition and have been featured in many important events and art festivals in Indonesia and overseas.
Wayan Dibia has written a number of books and articles, in English and in Indonesian. Among his new books are: Kècak Balinese Vocal Chant and Balinese Dance, Music and Drama (with Rucina Balinger). As a performing artist he has toured in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the USA. From 1997 to 2002 he served as Director of STSI (now ISI) Denpasar. Simultaneously Wayan Dibia has founded a performing arts institution (for performance and creativity), GEOKS, in his home village.
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