I Made Sidia comes from one of the most prominent puppeteer families in Bali, where the tradition of puppetry and traditional dance spans centuries. Made Sidia actively combines these art forms in his work, so in his workshops he will also present traditional masked dances from Bali, a creative fusion of masks and puppets, all to the sound of traditional gamelan or live singing.
About lecturer:
I Made Sidia is a Balinese wayang puppeteer. He is one of the most respected artists in the field of puppetry in Bali. In 1992, he graduated with a BA degree in Balinese Theatre (Pedalangan) from the Indonesian State College of Arts (STSI) in Denpasar, Bali. Since 1993, he has been a faculty member at the Art Institute in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. In 2000, he became the director of Paripurna Art Company in Bona, Gianyar, and in 2002, he became the production director of the theatre department of the Art Institute of Denpasar. He has worked with hundreds of students from all over the world, teaching Wayang Kulit and Kecak. He has taught wayang puppetry, Kayonan dance, Kecak dance, and traditional makeup and costumes.
