Nusantara Arts continues to roll out the cultural red carpet in Buffalo. From the shadow puppet shows to the live performances of Gamelan music of Indonesia, there are constant demonstrations underway throughout the city.
Now, the organization invites the public to participate in a new Balinese Dance class.
“The sessions will be six weeks of fun community oriented dance classes,” said Nusantara Arts founder, Matt Dunning. “We will demonstrate and practice basic Balinese dance skills and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Get your body moving to this fun dance style! The class will teach fundamental movements and positions as well as learning choreography for a Balinese dance song.”
Schedule:
Weekly classes: Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm
First class September 26th
Teacher:
Riesa Avanti: Riesa is a Nusantara Arts Board member and Indonesian woman from Jakarta who has been living in Buffalo for over 20 years. She grew up dancing and has started learning Balinese dance over the few years. She is now giving back to the community and starting to spread her knowledge here in Buffalo.
Location:
Nusantara Arts @ St. John’s Grace – 51 Colonial Cir, Buffalo, NY 14222
Elmwood Village/West Side, Buffalo NY
Located on bus lines, and bike lanes, ample street parking available
Dates and Times: Tuesdays from 7pm – 8:30pm
Skill level: Novice to experienced
Class Fees:
Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate
