During each Indonesian Dance Festival, the curatorial team selects a number of works from choreographers or dance groups from both local and international, with strict considerations: whether it’s based on the innovation of the genre, thematic development, the conveyance of issues and discourse, or other factors such as equality of the geographical, age, gender, and social class of the creators. Over the years of the Indonesian Dance Festival, the works featured in this program have become a starting point for observing the development of contemporary dance in Indonesia and internationally.
Kampana
Kampana, originally from Sanskrit “that which has vibrations” is the IDF’s laboratorium (wadah) which offers artists quality time and space to develop their artistic research. The participating artists are chosen to undergo a creative process and span out to diverse choreographic practices, ideas and sociocultural contexts.
Kampana culminates in either a work in progress presentation or a performance within the framework of IDF. In an intimate setting, Kampana supports the artists in developing ideas and creation processes based on research, dialogue, discourses, experimentation and knowledge being shared between peers in the collective process guided by curators and mentors.
Kampana participants are in the early stage of their practice in contemporary dance. Participants may come from various artistic backgrounds, and there are no age limitations.
Workshop & Masterclass
IDF regularly invites dance practitioners to lead trainings that are relevant to dance enthusiasts and practitioners. The program is designed as a platform of exchange, as well as artistic practice and knowledge related to contemporary dance. Workshops are open to both dance enthusiasts and practitioners, while Masterclass is best suited for participants with experience in choreography or body exploration.
Potential Young Choreographers
Through the Potential Young Choreographers initiative at IDF, dialogues and exchanges are facilitated through the presence of participating choreographers in all performances, discussions, and workshops. The program is to enable exchanges of knowledge in dance practice and cultural experience, so that we can see clearer, respect each other, and learn deeper about Indonesia’s diversity. Through organic, intimate, and inspirational connections, we are able to collaborate in nurturing the development of the Indonesian dance ecosystem – one that is healthy, progressive, inclusive, and gender-equal.