Behind the Bali mask
May 14th, 2008
posted by Cptn
Masks can be freak-a-deek, evoking all kinds of primal feelings (according to my therapist). Combine it with dance then you’ve got one powerful medium.
From May 16-18 at Dartington College of Arts there’s an intenstive introduction to Balinese Topeng masked dance-drama – called Bali Unmasked.
On the three-day workshop programme you’ll be able step behind the mask of the art and share the experience of Ida Bagus Alit, a lifelong performer of Topeng, “who has skills, insights and innate knowledge of this form of performance that few in the world possess”.
British-based experts in the field Margaret Coldiron, Ni Madé Pujawati and Tiffany Strawson will also be on hand to lead seminars and workshops, and there will also be an informal networking evening.The event includes a Saturday evening performance of Topeng, to be accompanied by Gamelan Lila Cita and Ni Madé Pujawati director of Lila Bhawa Balinese Dance Troupe.
For more information visit the Lunar Productions website.
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