Three works by ISI Yogyakarta Dance Department lecturers win gold medal at international event
Yogyakarta - Another proud achievement was made by lecturers of the Dance Department, Faculty of Performing Arts, ISI Yogyakarta in the international event of art innovation. Three choreographic works that were carried won awards Gold Medal, It marks the art college's active contribution to the development of creativity and artistic research at a global level.
The work titled Sinous Movement Serenade which is worked on by Dra. Setyastuti, M.Sn. with Dindin Heryadi, M.Sn. is one of the featured works with a visual and movement approach that combines contemporary aesthetics and body narrative. Meanwhile, Dr. Y. Adityanto Aji managed to raise the philosophy of natural elements in his work entitled Panca Mahabuta. The third work that also won the Gold Medal award was Raksa Bhumi, the result of collaboration between Ni Kadek Rai Dewi A, M.Sn., Dr. I Nyoman Cau A, M.Sn., and Agustin Anggraeni, S.S., which explores the theme of earth conservation through body language and ethnic music.
This achievement shows the strong commitment of the ISI Yogyakarta Dance Department in encouraging performing arts innovations that are rooted in tradition, but are able to creatively respond to aesthetic challenges and global issues. This achievement is also clear evidence of the lecturers' work in cross-disciplinary research and collaboration that has a broad impact on the development of art in Indonesia.
Dance Department Lecturer Achieves Nusantara Art Innovation Program 2026
Prideful news comes from the Dance Department. One of the best lecturers, Mrs. Galih Prakasiswi, B.F.A., M.A., successfully selected as a recipient Nusantara Art Innovation Program 2026, a prestigious event that supports the development of innovative artworks based on Indonesia's cultural heritage.
This achievement serves as tangible proof of her dedication, consistency, and commitment to developing artistic practices and ideas, particularly in the field of dance. Through her academic and creative work, Ibu Galih continually presents fresh ideas that not only enrich the realm of art but also strengthen the position of traditional art in contemporary contexts.
This program is expected to be an increasingly broad space for exploration for him to create innovative works rooted in the values of Nusantara culture. This contribution will certainly not only impact the development of science and art, but also provide benefits to the wider community as part of cultural preservation and transformation.
This achievement also serves as an inspiration for the academic community, especially within the Dance Department, to continue creating, innovating, and contributing to the advancement of Indonesian art and culture.
Congratulations and success on your achievements. May your spirit of work always burn brightly and continue to inspire future generations.