I set a daily ritual of walking and dancing in my neighbourhood, as a way of mapping through bodies and movement. I try to find dance in this neighbourhood: what dance already exists here, who dances, where does it happen, what does dance mean, to them, in this place…
Retno Sulistyorini
Retno Sulistyorini began learning dance at the age of 15 at the Indonesian Karawitan High School (SMKI) Surakarta, and continued to study dance at the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Surakarta. As a dance artist, Retno was awarded the Empowering Women Artist by the Kelola Foundation (2010-2011). Apart from creating her own works, she also actively collaborates with other choreographers, directors and artists.