Guruh to stage his dance with new twist

Guruh to stage his dance with new twist

JAKARTA (JP): With his new dance troupe Rumpun Kemilau, noted
choreographer Guruh Soekarnoputra will stage a number of new
works which blend his famed dynamic creations with oriental
nuances.

The works, which are intended to introduce the choreographer
to a larger audience, will be presented on Sept. 14 and Sept. 15
at the Hailai International Executive Club in North Jakarta.

Guruh is scheduled to present his new works in seven
sequences, each with a different theme, such as Putra Rimba (Son
of the Jungle) and Cendrawasih (Bird of Paradise).

The performances will feature 18 dancers -- 12 women and six
men -- and two singers, David and Joice, who will accompany the
dancers with songs from eastern Indonesia.

The 45-minute show is scheduled to end with a final sequence
featuring an oriental-themed dance and songs.

Popular songs like Muda-Mudi (Young Men and Women), Madu dan
Racun (Honey and Poison) and Kopi Dangdut (Dangdut's Coffee) will
also highlight the show.

According to Hailai operation manager Soeritano Santoso, the
show has been planned for some time and will serve to spotlight
Guruh's remarkable talent.

"Guruh tries hard to meet the expectations of viewers through
communicative dances," Santoso said in a press release on Friday.
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