A dancer from
Sanata Dharma University's
Balinese dance group performing
kebyar duduk, a dance created by I Mario and first performed in 1925. Inspired by the development of the quick-paced
gamelan gong kebyar, kebyar duduk is named for the seated and half-seated positions taken by the dancers. While in this position, dancers may shift or spin around, using their eyes to emote. Unlike several other Balinese dances, kebyar duduk is interpretative rather than narrative.
Photograph: Chris Woodrich