Suun departs from the discoveries obtained when observing the activity of suun as a daily practice of the body. Suun is a technique of carrying items by placing them on the head. When performing suun, there is a connection between the body, objects and space – how objects placed above the head affect the body’s movement space. Utilising dance and her mother’s biography as a starting point, Arista examines further the position of women in relation to power. As a choreographer, she is dedicated to continuing to explore the various discrimination phenomena experienced by Balinese women.
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.
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.