Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Multi-talented, experienced cultural educator with decades of private and group teaching experience. Well-organised, motivated and creative with a natural, friendly disposition. Always keen to learn or be challenged with something new. A proven leader who is highly adaptive, adept at managing people and quick at making decisions under pressure. Excellent at turning around difficult situations and bringing a team together in a positive direction.
Gamelan music and dance are a unique and colourful part of everyday Balinese life. There are more than 70 different types of gamelan orchestras in Bali and hundreds of dances. However, few people are aware that some of these art-forms are rare and even endangered. Due to modernisation, globalization, misguided tourism and a generally faster-paced way of life, the older traditions have lost popularity – in some cases, disappeared completely. Mekar Bhuana is active in the documentation, study, reconstruction and performance of these rich and wonderful, yet undervalued art-forms. Based on more than a decade of research, we work closely with senior guru from the villages, as well as professional musicians and dancers, to document, study and re-popularise a near-extinct tradition.
Mekar Bhuana Online Store is a specialist Bali-based store that stocks the finest Balinese music and dance products, crafted and produced by local Balinese artists. We source and support products which have been hand picked for their quality and originality. The Store antique products, such as gamelan instruments and orchestra sets have been thoroughly checked and verified for their quality and authenticity by expert ethnomusicologists. The store also stock a wide range of handmade leather puppets, top-quality masks, books, Cds and DVDs, as well as Mekar Bhuana merchandise for our fans. Here you can find such products in one place, saving you precious time and money sourcing from different villages across the island; and we offer extremely reasonable prices and quick, personal feedback on all our items. The store small team of Balinese gamelan and dance experts are all members of Mekar Bhuana Center who are passionately dedicated to the documentation and preservation of rare Balinese art-forms.
Volunteer-based environmental movement in Indonesia based under Trash Hero World in Switzerland.
Trash Hero chapter in Kesiman Kertalangu village to help educate and create awareness about plastic trash problem.
A family run property management company in Eastern Suburbs, Seatoun and Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand.
A dance class with a focus on confidence, self-expression, experience of movement and fun. Many people find the dance world an intimidating and competitive space. Everybody Dance aims to bring dance to everyone - no matter fitness, skill level, ability or age. Come dance in a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental environment. Details: - 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre