Study Abroad in Bali

  Indonesia

• Bali: 
Ubud

Term: Winter 
Dates: January 6 - February 5, 2010

Description: Study traditional Balinese performing arts and crafts with international faculty and village masters in their own homes. Open to actors, musicians, designers, dancers, maskmakers, directors, teachers, and anyone who is interested in the Balinese culture and performing arts. No previous enrollment in Dell'Arte programs is required.

Highlights: Three days of orientation to the language, customs, and ceremonies of Bali, as well as informal meetings with Balinese teachers to observe their work. Orientation will include a symposium on masks with famous carver I. B. Anom, visits to the studios of several mask carvers and puppet makers, and attendance at the famous kecak, or monkey-chant dance by firelight.

During the three and a half weeks of formal study, classes meet five days a week. Sometimes our study will take place in a classroom setting, sometimes outdoors, and most often in its traditional setting at village and temple ceremonies.

Core Areas of Study
The core of the program is designed so that each student spends a large percentage of their class time on an area of interest most important to them, and we offer the following options:

- Mask Carving
- Mask Carving/ Balinese Dance (topeng)
- Shadow puppetry (wayang kulit) / Balinese dance

In addition to their core area of study, all students will study kecak, the rhythmic vocal chant, as well as participate in alternating yoga/Alexander Technique, ensemble voice/chant sessions, plus symposiums on the links between Balinese and western mask performance traditions.

All along there will be time for recreation such as mountain hiking, beaches, scuba, nightlife and shopping, including guidance on how to buy Balinese crafts. Massage and revitalizing body treatments are available at extremely low cost.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4870

Not Included: Tips, Airport Departure Tax, lunch&dinners, visa fees, sightseeing excursions, travel insurance.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Indonesia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre's Mission Statement: Dell'Arte International is the North American center for theatre training, research, and performance of the actor-creator. We are a committed community of artists who model and share in a sustained ensemble artistic practice. International in scope, grounded in the natural living world, inspired by our non-urban setting, Dell'Arte International explores theatre making, theatre practice and theatre training for ourselves, the world and the future. We seek to create resonant works of theatre that are visceral, athletic and that engage the mystery underlying all experience. We revel in ferocious play.

Year Founded: 1971