In the world premiere season of the sister work to Cry Jailolo, five young female dancers from a remote community in Eastern Indonesia, use rhythmic movement patterns to carve out space amidst the noise of the duties of their daily lives.

Founded on the Pencak Silat philosophy of the nine directions (Indonesian martial arts), hierarchies of culture and gender give way to the strength of the dancers as they showcase the multiple roles of women in Indonesia. Balabala is a powerful new contemporary dance work choreographed by Eko Supriyanto.

For a copy of Balabala's program, click here. 

Note: Please arrive on time, latecomers will not be admitted to this event.

Co-commissioned by AsiaTOPA, Sydney Festival, deSingel Internationale Kunstcampus, TPAM, Mousonturm, Fabrik Potsdam, National Performing Arts Center - National Theater & Concert Hall, Taiwain, R.O.C, Embassy of Denmark, Jakarta and The Keir Foundation. With special thanks to Kommunitas Salihara.

Photo: David Fajar

Special thanks to the Australian Indonesian Institute.