30 Years of IDF – RASA: Beyond Bodies
by :
Arco Renz
Hartati
Linda Mayasari
Nia Agustina
River Lin
Sal Murgiyanto
In 2022, the Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF) reaches its 30th year, a milestone representing an established foundation and maturity. The IDF continues its role as a space and catalyst encouraging the growth and development of contemporary dance practices and discussions around the dynamics of Indonesian and global dance scenes since its inception in 1992. Hundreds of choreographic works from Indonesia and internationally have been presented and echoed. In addition, the IDF has also become a bridge bringing Indonesian dance works to the international stage. For the 30th anniversary, through the title “RASA: Beyond Bodies,” the IDF traces the steps that have been taken and speculates what will next benefit the development of Indonesian dance. The framework “RASA: Beyond Bodies” was developed through a collaborative process of 6 international and cross generational curators Sal Murgiyanto (Indonesia), Hartati (Indonesia), Nia Agustina (Indonesia), Linda Mayasari (Indonesia), Arco Renz (Belgium) and River Lin (Taiwan/France).
The Opening Night
features:
Opening Dance
IDF 2022 Opening Ceremony
Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony
and
“SILO” Performance by Hari Ghulur
(Surabaya/Madura, Indonesia)
Vasana Tari – Archive Exhibition
The Spectres of Choreography: Reading Dancing Body, Identity, Space, Throughout IDF’s 30 Years Journey
The spectres of choreography in the context of this archive exhibition has nothing to do with the astral concept where psychic phenomena take place. The spectres here, in contrast, is closely related to the history of materialism concept, where various cultural and artistic dance practices are formed.
Workshop & Masterclass
During festival week, some of the artists/choreographers involved will hold educational training classes. Apart from being a forum to allow the exchange of knowledge, this program is intended for audiences who want to experience contemporary dance works in greater depth. The workshop class can be attended by anyone and is open to the public, while the masterclass is recommended for those with a previous background in choreography or bodily expression.
Dance Talks
A series of discussions to better understand and contextualize the development of dance dance choreographic practices, audience experiences, and discourse within the dynamics of the dance sector and the broader socio-cultural context, both in Indonesia and globally. Dance Talks 2022 is formatted to further explore the curatorial framework of RASA: Beyond Bodies, and features speakers spanning various fields of art, disciplines, and countries. The discussions are open and accessible to the public during the festival week.