Looking at one’s own context is critical to find strategies for working in the dance sector with a variety of choices. The three practitioners in the discussion come from three different contexts, perhaps intersecting with each other, but in continued process exploring best strategies when faced with diverse challenges. Mila Rosinta Totoatmodjo reflects on the intersection between work, motherhood, and how to support both aspects mentally and financially. Scholastica W. Pribadi takes us to reflect on the dynamics of building platforms and studios in geographic spaces that are quite challenging in terms of infrastructure and artistic environment, in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Siti Alisa offers reflections on her journey as a choreographer and dancer, which is not only about dance technique and craftsmanship, but beyond that, there is an essential awareness about the body and its position in specific spaces that needs to be considered.
Speakers:
Mila Rosinta Totoatmodjo (Founder of Mila Art Dance)
Scholastica W. Pribadi (Founder of Loka Art Studio)
Siti Alisa (Choreografer)
Moderator:
Nia Agustina (Paradance)
Lawatari
Lawatari is made of a combination of two words – to visit (lawat) and tari (dance). This combination represents Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF)’s intention to connect with performing arts practitioners by co-organizing a mini festival. Held in collaboration with local partners, this program brings the spirit of visiting and getting to know the context of the areas visited. Lawatari was held in Makassar, Padang Panjang and Yogyakarta as part of the Road to IDF 2024 program series.