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Jakarta Dance Carnival to return to Taman Ismail Marzuki
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Dancers perform an Indonesian traditional dance. The Jakarta Dance Carnival staged by the Indonesia Dance Community is set to return to Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta on May 6. (Shutterstock/File)
The Jakarta Dance Carnival is set to return to Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta on Saturday.
Organized by the Indonesia Dance Community, the free event themed "Dance With Me" is being held to commemorate National Education Day that falls on May 2 and celebrate the World Dance Day, which falls on April 29.
Among the scheduled events are a dance carnival, dance performances, a photography exhibition, tutorial sessions, film screenings and a bazaar.
In an official statement, the organizer stated that the event aimed to invite the public to love the various types of dance in Indonesia. It also wants to become a platform for young and veteran dancers from various dance genres to meet, including traditional, contemporary and sports (pole) dances.
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Meanwhile, member of Indonesia Dance Community Advisory Board, Hartati, said the government should consider making dance a part of character-building education for the young generation and establish an Indonesia Dance Day.
Around 2,000 dancers have reportedly registered to join the event.
Popular figures in the Indonesian dance scene, such as pole dancer Vicky Burki, makeup artist Sena Sukarya and choreographer Ari Tulang are said to be participating as well. (kes)
