Bali HS festival

18 th 20 th March 2016

A: LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

1. Introduction
This information pack contains the final details for the upcoming high school festival in Bali
from the 18th to the 20th March 2016. I am the Event Coordinator (EC) for this festival and
as such please dont hesitate to email or contact me by telephone should you have any
questions or concerns between now and the festival.
Tom
Email: tom@ista.co.uk
Tel: + 44 7767787501

2. Artistic team
Artistic director (AD)
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Rep
Tom Scott
Student ensemble leaders (SELs)
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Additional artists
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Onsite Coordinator
Rucina Ballinger

3. Participating schools
ACS International, Singapore Ee Mien Sia, Tan Wan Sze and Ho Wee Kwang
American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh Gillian Ani
Beijing City International School, People's Republic of China Phillip Clarke
Concordian International School, Thailand Cindy Kunakornvichaya and Clynt Walker
Whitaker
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, India K Alex Hay and Nick Pillow
Dulwich College Shanghai, People's Republic of China Andy Clapperton and Carla
Graves
International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia Lizzie Hodge and Sita Verma
NIST International School, Thailand Kristyn Art and Randy Moss
Stonehill International School, Bangalore, India Rituparna Bhattacharya
Surabaya Intercultural School, Indonesia Jackalynn Snow

4. Host welcome
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Welcome to the ISTA Bali experience! You will be immersed into the world of Balinese
performing arts in a deep and meaningful way, that will show you a new and inspiring take
on the world of theatre and art. The master teachers we've chosen are some of the top
artists on the island. We have two shows planned for you that will knock your socks off.
We cannot wait to welcome you to our home and help you indulge your senses in Balinese
culture.

5. Host school contact details

Emergency contact details for the weekend only:
Rucina Ballinger (host) + 62 812 3805 623
I Ketut Sana + 62 813 3703 5041
Tom Scott (rep) +44 7767 787501

6. Hotel/accommodation
Suly Resort and Spa
Jl. Cok Rai Pudak
Br. Yangloni
Peliatan
Ubud Gianyar
80582 Bali
Indonesia
Tel: + 62 36 976186
Website: www.sulyresort.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visiting teachers
Rooms will be paid for by ISTA and schools will be invoiced appropriately by Jo. Visiting
teachers will be booked into the accommodation for four nights from Thursday 17th to
Sunday 20th March 2016.
Students
All students will stay at the Suly Resort and Spa, and will be accommodated in pairs.
Students will be booked into the accommodation for four nights from Thursday 17th to
Sunday 20th March 2016.
ISTA artists
The ISTA rep will stay at the Suly Resort and Spa and will be booked in for 5 nights from
the 16th 21st March 2016.
7. Travel
Visiting schools
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Arrivals and departures

You will arrive at Ngurah Rai Denpasar Bali airport. All schools will be met by ISTA staff or
a driver with the sign ISTA clearly marked. If you don't see the ISTA sign, please go to the
bench near the WH-Smith Booksellers just as you exit from the baggage/duty free shops.
Transport is by bus or minivan; travel time to Ubud is one hour with no traffic.
During the festival
Thursday: five funky vans will be made available to go into Ubud for dinner and exploring.
All other transport where necessary will be provided.
Out and about
We will be going to Rangki on Saturday, which is a performance space in Abianbase,
Kapal, which is 40 minutes from the hotel. Here we will have our workshops in Balinese
theatre (a continuation from those at the hotel) and eat two meals. The day will culminate
in a chartered performance of Balinese dance and theatre. Three busses will take us to
this location in school groups.
ISTA artists
Arrivals and departures
The ISTA rep will be met by a driver with a sign marked ISTA who will take them to the
hotel.
During the festival
See above.
Out and about
See above.

8. Information from host

About
Please see pre departure letter sent with this information pack. Indonesia is an
archipelago of 17,000 islands. We are on Bali, the only Hindu enclave in a Muslim country.
Bali's rich cultural heritage, especially in the performing arts, lends itself to a fabulous
learning experience for ISTA students and teachers alike.
Money
The exchange rate fluctuates hugely. Currently 1GBP is 19,500 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Spending money
75GBP (1.4 million IDR) is plenty. Thursday is the only day where there will be time to go
shopping.
Weather
It is the end of the rainy season so it will be hot and sticky, the temperature should be in
the early 30s.
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Clothing
Please see pre departure letter sent with this information pack. Please bring easily slip off
sandals and clothing for warm weather as well as the odd rain shower. Please do not bring
short shorts or tank tops. An umbrella is a good idea.

9. Meal arrangements
School groups will be on their own for dinner on Thursday evening and so all participants
should bring enough cash for this one meal. Outside of this all meals are provided as part
of the festival for all participants.

10. Certification
We send a template student participation certificate to all teachers in charge of the trip
shortly after the festival finishes. Then teachers can give to students electronically or in
hard copy as they prefer. If teachers would like a certificate to endorse their professional
development participation please email your EC after the event.

11. Student behaviour

Expectations with regard to student behaviour at all ISTA events are outlined in our code
of conduct (found in Our forms on the ISTA website). Visiting teachers should ensure all
students and their parents have signed copies of the ISTA student code of conduct.
Should ISTA artists encounter problems with students, we ask them, in the first instance,
to try and resolve these within the ensemble/workshop. If problems persist then the artist
will flag the issue with the AD/Rep. In extreme cases, the AD/Rep, host and visiting
teacher will decide upon an appropriate course of action.

12. Photos
Photos will be taken during the festival. These will be circulated to other participating
schools, posted on our website (via Flickr) and used in various publications/marketing
projects. If you do not wish for your students to be included in these photographs, please
let the Rep know at the start of the festival.

13. Housekeeping
What to bring?
Students are asked to bring with them:
water bottles;
a raincoat and umbrella;
appropriate clothing for practical work.
Visiting teachers are asked to bring with them:
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any relevant insurance, medical documents.

14. Financial information

Visiting teachers
Please ensure all invoices have been paid prior to your departure.
ISTA artists
Please send your invoice (with travel receipts) to Jo as soon as you are able prior to, or
immediately after, the festival.

15. Feedback
We are currently updating our surveys from last year. With this in mind the Rep will inform
all teachers/chaperones about the processes for feedback during the introductory meeting.

16. Important dates

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B: ARTISTIC INFORMATION

1. Title and starting point

Balinese theatre under the microscope
A unique opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of this phenomenal art form in amazing
surroundings. A chance for IB, senior theatre students and their teachers to learn from the
most highly regarded practitioners whilst fully immersing themselves in the culture.
Intensive training in one world tradition supported by some fantastic local performances.
Back by hugely popular demand, participants will be able to study Balinese theatre in the
greatest of contextual settings. Learning from the masters whilst living, eating and
breathing the life that inspires them.

2. Out and about

An exploration of local culture and sites plus the best of Balinese theatre.

3. Draft schedule
Wednesday 16th March 2016 ISTA rep arrives and meets Rucina for dinner
Thursday 17th March 2016
6:00-9:00pm

all schools arrive and explore Ubud

schools source their own dinner (transport will be
provided)

Friday 18th March 2016

all activities at Suly Resort and Spa

7:00-8:30am

breakfast and prepare for the day

8:30-9:30am

welcome and orientation with Rucina

9;30-9:45am

move to core workshops

9:45-11:45am

core workshops # 1

12:00-1:00pm

lunch

1:00-3:00pm

core workshops # 2

3:00-3:45pm

break and snack

3:45-4:45pm

lecture on Balinese Performing Arts

4:45-6:30pm

ensemble/reflection time (teachers to lead)

6:30-7:30pm

dinner

7:30-8:30pm

I Made Sidia's Wayang performance

8:30pm

free time

Saturday 19th March 2016

all activities at Rangki

7:00-8:30am

breakfast and prepare for the day

8:30-9:30am

visit to mask maker in Lod Tunduh

9:30-10:30am

transport to Rangki

10:30-11:00am

arrive at Rangki and take snack break

11:00am-1:00pm

core workshops # 3

1:00-2:00pm

lunch at Rangki

2:00-4:00pm

core workshops # 4

4:00-4:30pm

break

4:30-6:00pm

ensemble/reflection time (teachers to lead)

6:00-7:00pm

dinner

7:00-8:30pm

performance

8:30-9:30pm

transport back to Suly Resort and Spa

9:30pm

arrive back at Suly Resort and Spa and free time

Sunday 20th March 2016

all activities at the Suly Resort and Spa

7:00-8:30am

breakfast and prepare for the day

8:30-10:30am

core workshops # 5

10:30-11:00am

break and snacks

11:00am-1:00pm

core workshops # 6

1:00-2:00pm

lunch

2:00-3:30pm

ensemble/reflection time (teachers to lead)

3:30-4:00pm

break

4:00-5:00pm

prep for sharing in ensemble groups (teachers to lead)

5:00-5:30pm

sharing of work

5:30-5:50pm

gather in school groups to complete feedback

5:50-6:30pm

full group closure and goodbyes

6:30-7:30pm

dinner

evening

free time in the evening

Monday 21st March 2016

all participants depart Bali

Core workshops Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Session 1

Topeng

Wayang

Gamelan

Kecak

Session 2

Kecak

Topeng

Wayang

Gamelan

Session 3

Gamelan

Kecak

Topeng

Wayang

Session 4

Wayang

Gamelan

Kecak

Topeng

Session 5

Wayang (# 2)

Wayang (# 2)

Dance

Dance

Session 6

Dance

Dance

Wayang (# 2)

Wayang (# 2)

4. Ensembles
There will be no choices at this festival and no distinction between workshops and
ensembles. ISTA will allocate the four ensemble groups. Students will stay in these groups
throughout the festival. There will be some dedicated ensemble time each day, and
teachers will be asked to run these reflective sessions. The rep will discuss this during the
teacher introductory meeting.

5. Core workshop information

Your students will take part in five core workshops (below) each exploring a unique
aspect of Balinese performing arts. At the end of each day they will have the opportunity to
work in the same group of students to reflect on and creatively explore their learning. The
culmination of this work will lead to a final festival sharing on the last evening.
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Topeng mask dance with Prof I Nyoman Catra

Kecak interlocking chanting with Prof I Wayan Dibia
Gamelan with Dewa Putu Beratha
Wayang kulit puppetry with I Made Sidia
Balinese dance with Kadek Dewi Aryani

1. Professional development for teachers/chaperones

Teachers are also invited to join in the core workshop groups in place of a more formal
teacher PD offering.

2. Artist biographies
ISTA ARTISTS
Artistic director
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Tom Scott Rep
I'm the event coordinator for high school festivals here at ISTA, so I'm responsible for
ensuring that all the high school festivals are planned, organised and executed perfectly,
working closely with hosts to make sure you all have the best experience. I also work on
AiR, PD and head up ISTA's quality assurance, safeguarding and safety duties. I live in
the United Kingdom with my partner Logan.
I have many interests which include keeping fit, socialising with friends and
travelling to name a few, most of which I can fulfil in part here at ISTA (though going for a
run in the searing heat of Athens is not for me).
Being a Rep is such an amazing experience and it gives you a great perspective on
an event. I love attending festivals that I've played a part to produce as you can really see
where everyones hard work has contributed to the events success. Rest assured I am
always calm and friendly and will do my very best to ensure that everyone has memories
they can cherish forever.
Student ensemble leaders
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LOCAL WORKSHOP LEADERS
Prof I Nyoman Catra
I have been studying Balinese dance, theatre and music since I was a child.
While getting my MA and PhD in the USA (Wesleyan), I worked with Prof Ron
Jenkins on a book on Balinese Topeng.
I am a lecturer at the Indonesian Arts Institute
Prof I Wayan Dibia
I started learning Balinese music and dance in the third grade, as both of my parents were
famous dancers and singers.
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I received both my MA and PhD in Theatre at UCLA and have been involved in the
contemporary dance scene in Bali since its inception.
I am a lecturer at the Indonesian Arts Institute, where I was also the Rector for five
years.
Dewa Putu Beratha
I have been playing music since I was a child.
I am the current director of Cudamani gamelan group, one of Bali's most innovative
musical groups. I also co direct Gamelan sekar Jaya in California when I am in the USA.
I Made Sidia
I have been dancing and doing puppetry since I can remember, learning at my father's (I
Made Sija) knee.
I have taken the traditional art form and tweaked it to include mirror puppets,
unusual lighting patterns and modernize the stories, all the while staying true to the form. I
teach puppetry at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts.
Kadek Dewi Aryani
I have been studying Balinese dance since primary school and graduated from the
Institute of Indonesian Arts in Denpasar.
I perform weekly in Ubud and also do contemporary dance.

3. Core workshop descriptions

ISTA ARTISTS
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LOCAL WORKSHOP LEADERS
Topeng mask dance with Prof I Nyoman Catra
You will be asked to find the character of a Balinese mask and its movement which will be
taught.
Kecak interlocking chanting with Prof I Wayan Dibia
You will learn how to take the simple sound of cak and make a soundscape like no other
with your classmates. Simple movements will also be taught.
Gamelan with Dewa Putu Beratha
You will learn how to play the percussive bronze instruments of the Balinese gamelan and
how to interlock rhythms.
Wayang kulit puppetry with I Made Sidia
You will learn how to manipulate wayang kulit puppets, vocalise and make a story.
Balinese dance with Kadek Dewi Aryani
Basics of male and female Balinese dance will be taught, with a focus on expression.

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