From Raga to Wiraga

Transforming the body through posture, movement and costume in classical Javanese dance.

This talk will delve into the highly codified vocabulary of Javanese dance, with particular attention to the ways character is articulated through choreography - including posture, gesture and movement quality - as well as through costume and make-up. AM collection objects including historical keris, wayang and batik will be used to illuminate this talk.