Çudamani Gamelan Music & Dance Summer Institute Bali, Indonesia 2007
2 week program: July 2-13: 3 week program: July 2-20
www.cudamani.org

Study with the illustrious Gamelan Çudamani in Pengosekan this summer. In the village of Pengosekan, Ubud, Bali, across the street from the temple, is a family compound that is the home to Çudamani. Comprised of virtuoso musicians and dancers, Çudamani has a working philosophy of a sanggar–that is; their work is dedicated to the communal and spiritual life of the village. The company is famous for teaching, performing, and preserving the rich and rare classical Balinese repertoire. At the same time the active composers in their ranks creatively contribute to both traditional and contemporary music and dance projects.

In addition to intensive classes with master artists/teachers, the program will include: visits to temple ceremonies and sacred sites; observations of a wide range of performances including Çudamani rehearsals; and daily encounters with the local artists and the community. This program is a rare opportunity for participants to be a part of one of the most vibrant and creative cultures in the world.

APPLY ONLINE – www.cudamani.org Fees: 2 weeks $1,400. 3 weeks $1,950. Includes instruction, shared housing, breakfast, lunch, and excursions. Discount airfare available.

Accomodation. Participants will stay at the ARTINI COTTAGE in the midst of rice fields and adjacent to artist community in the village of Pengosekan. www.artini-cottages.com Non-refundable application fee of $25.

For more info call: 310-206-1335 OR Email s.rodriguez@ucla.edu

Proceeds from the 2007 Summer Institute will support Cudamani’s core efforts: provide gamelan and dance instruction to youth in Pengosekan; and contribute to the artistic, cultural, and political life of their village.

Also in the news: Gamelan Çudamani will once again tour the widely acclaimed production of Odalan Bali: An Offering of Music & Dance in the USA during Oct and Nov 2007.

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