Art groups that teach traditional Balinese dancing and music develop rapidly throughout the world. The condition gives positive effect to tourism in bali. Kadek Suartaya, a lecturer in Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Denpasar, said “the most famous art groups are Sekar Jaya in US and Sekar Jepun in Japan.”
He explained that those art groups were the pioneer on those countries. Currently, there are tenth of art groups in many countries that offer lesson for those who wanted to study Balinese cultures.
The art groups were established by the former od ISI students who came from various countries.
“After finishing their study in ISI, the students often establish art groups in their native countries and teaches dances or music for those who want to study it,” Suartaya said.
Ami Asagawa, a manager of an art group in Tokyo, said that many people interested in studying the music or dances. “An art group can have thousands of members who wanted to learn Balinese dances. They are vey interested in the unique culture of Bali,” she added.
Tourists from Japan who come to Bali for holiday also often take the opportunity to watch and learn Balinese dances and music. Suartaya said “the art groups often take part in Bali Art Festival (PKB) which is held annually in Bali.”
For that reason, the art groups often invite teachers from Bali in order to develop their skills in the art. They also visited Bali to learn first hand from the expert.

News by International Bali Post

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