Chicago Balinese Gamelan welcomes guest artists Ketut Gede Asnawa and Putu Oka Mardiani and visiting artists from Bali Indra Sadguna and Made Ayu Desiari for the most exciting CBG performance to date!

The term 'Bali Sani' refers to the encompassment of Balinese performing arts. Featured performance works include a new composition and choreography by Ketut Gede Asnawa and Putu Oka Mardiani titled Dharma Shanti. Indra—a gifted drummer—will display fast, lively drumming in a rendition of Arja-style Balinese dance drama, accompanied by Ayu’s traditional Balinese vocals of ancient Hindu poetry. Also featured is the Balinese legong dance, an audience favorite. The concert will finish with the famous partner dance Oleg, depicting flirtatious young love in one of the most advanced traditional Balinese dances—the dance is one of Ayu’s specialties.

This performance welcomes families of all ages. Tickets are $20 in advance through Eventbrite for adults age 19-64. Adults pay $25 at the door. Seniors and kids tickets cost $15 at the door.

Chicago Balinese Gamelan is a nonprofit organization that creates transformational cultural experiences that build community and expand individual perspective. www.chicagobalinesegamelan.org

This performance was made possible in part with support from the American Indonesian Cultural & Education Foundation.

Since it was founded in 1971 AICEF has supported advanced degrees for over 300 Indonesian students at universities in the United States and given grants to leading US performing arts organizations, universities, to increase the awareness of the cultures of Indonesia. The foundation is a membership organization with interests in education, economic development, the environment, and cultural exchange.