On Wednesday, December 10, 2008, the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and the Southeast Asian League welcomed performers from Gamelan Dharma Swara to Columbia's campus for a "Gamelan Dance: Undergrad Study Break". Gamelan is an Indonesian musical ensemble, which often accompanies dancers, puppet performances, rituals and ceremonies. Ida Ayu Ari Candrawati, Dance Director and Shoko Yamamuro, Assistant Dance Director of Gamelan Dharma Swara, gave a short performance of Balinese dance, followed by a lesson in the intricate and technically precise features of Balinese dance, including positions, eye motions, and other movements. Those in attendance were then treated to an Indonesian dinner and discussion with the dancers. (less info)