Photo: Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali) organized a traditional Thai dance workshop with delegations from Angthong College of Dramatic Arts and Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts, Monday (23/2) at the Dance Studio of ISI Bali.
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali welcomed a delegation from Angthong College of Dramatic Arts and Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts, Thailand, as part of an initiative to explore institutional cooperation in the fields of performing arts and collaborative workshops. The activity took place on Monday (23/2) at the Natya Mandala Building, ISI Bali.
The Thai delegation consisted of institutional leaders, lecturers, and students from both colleges. The delegation from Angthong College of Dramatic Arts was led by its Director, Etsawat Paksin, accompanied by faculty members Channar Kaeosawang, Chalermchai Pimonrak, Ratchanewan Srinsakrat, Suchanya Kongsin, Thitima Ongthong, and Atitak Rukdee, along with students Vongathorn Timnoee, Nattanan Chumsuwan, and Kanyarat Kumsin.
Meanwhile, the delegation from Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts was led by its Director, Benjita Petchsom, together with Deputy Director Kemika Wongamrin. The delegation also included lecturers Achariya Wongsi, Nattawan Pimonket, Phailin Sarnkam, Chaimongkhon Sriphaet, Runset Sritham, and Pongsakda Padkeoplon, as well as students Jariya Chosakao and Chanantida Luaksiase.
Photo: A Balinese gamelan (karawitan) workshop attended by lecturers from Angthong College of Dramatic Arts and Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts, Thailand, Monday (23/2) at the Karawitan Studio of ISI Bali.
In addition to discussions on potential institutional cooperation, the visit was also marked by a series of arts workshops as a form of knowledge exchange and artistic experience between the participating institutions. The Thai delegation conducted a traditional Thai dance workshop at the Dance Studio of ISI Bali, attended by students of the Dance Study Program. The activity provided students with the opportunity to learn about the techniques, aesthetics, and movement characteristics of Thai dance traditions.
As a reciprocal initiative, ISI Bali organized a karawitan (Balinese traditional gamelan music) workshop at the Karawitan Studio. The session was delivered by the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI Bali, Komang Sudirga, together with the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of ISI Bali, Ketut Garwa. The workshop was attended by lecturers and students from the Thai delegation, who were introduced to the fundamentals of Balinese traditional music, particularly through practical engagement with karawitan performance.
(ISI Bali/Public Relations)
