Ramayana-Abduction of Sita

Inspired by the Hindu epic, this action packed story ballet depicts a timeless struggle between good and evil, and is enacted by four mythic characters; Rama, the just prince, Sita, his beautiful wife, Rahwana, the greedy ten headed demon, and his alluring but deceitful accomplice, the Golden Deer. Performed to a distinctive gamelan score peppered boisterous Balinese vocals, BALAM's Ramayana ballet delights and stirs its audience as Sita's magical journey runs the gamut of human emotion.  This action packed story ballet was first conceived in 1990 and gradually developed into BALAM's signature work.

- Music: a compilation of recorded Balinese gamelan music and vocals arranged by BALAM artistic directors, Pinder/Fittante, performed by the world renowned Sangga Semara Ratih of Ubud, Bali.
- Premiered as a quartet in July 2000 at the International Bali Arts Festival hosted in Denpasar, Bali .
- 25 minute running time
- Ensemble work of dancers (2 men & 2 women)
- Costume: variations after traditional Balinese designed Islene Pinder and built in Bali
- Set/Props: Jana Rosenblatt-Larsen, Zoe Pettijon, Anom Tilem of Ubud, Bali


Tigerlily & the Dragonfly

A fantasy duet en point inspired by Oleg Tambulilingan    This delightful work features a set of silk saris, iridescent pearls, and three foot bamboo wings

- Music: A contemporary gamelan score composed by I Ketut Carter, musical director of the Sangga Semara Ratih of Ubud, Bali commissioned by BALAM and recorded in Bali .
- Premiered July 2000 at the International Bali Arts Festival hosted in Denpasar, Bali .
- 7 minute running time
- Duet en pointe
- Costumes: Jana Rosenblatt-Larsen, Kate McDonald
- Set/Props: Anom Tilem of Ubud, Bali


Hanuman the Monkey King
 
BALAM's ROCKY of the forest.  (This whimsical solo can incorporate an ensemble of zany masked characters formed by students or community participants.)

- Music: Semara Gita by award winning Balinese composer, I Nyoman Windha
- Premiered December 2000
- 4 minute running time
- Modern masked solo danced by a woman
- Costumes: Casandra Saulter
- Headpiece: I Wayang Tabih from Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali
- Mask: I. Nyoman Renu from Singapadu, Bali

  
   Bali-Bolero "Unrapped"
  
A celebratory ensemble work inspired by Ravel's Bolero and the Sun Salutation from yoga.   (Can incorporate additional dancers from your community)

- Conceived by: Toshinori Hamada & Carlos Fittante
- Choreography: Carlos Fittante
- Music: an arrangement by Gamelan Son of Lion of Maurice Ravel's Bolero
- Premiered November 2005 at BALAM's 25th Anniversary Season
- 6 minute running time
- Contemporary ensemble work of 4 dancers (2 men & 2 women)    
- Costumes - KL Fredericks
  

Wayang Blues

A humorous duet following a bride and groom's descent into "happily ever after" that features the legendary voice of Etta James and incorporates video, masks and shadow puppets.

-Choreography: Carlos Fittante
-Music: Hold back the Tears, Tomorrow Night, You Can't Talk to a Fool, I Won't Cry Anymore, Only Time Will Tell sung by Etta James
-Premiered March 2007 at BALAM's NYC Season-Baris Off Broadway
-20 minute running time (for full five musical selections)
-Contemporary duet for man and woman
-Costumes: Islene Pinder, Carlos Fiitante, Robin Gilbert
-Set and Video Design: David Bengali
-Masks:  Tanguh from Singapdu, Bali
-Shadow Puppets:  Agung Bagus from Ubud, Bali
  
                 
La-Tina
 
Balinese Cha-Cha-Cha gone wild! A humorous piece blending Latin and ballet dance rhythms and movements with Balinese masks.

- Choreography: Carlos Fittante
- Music: Piel de Canela by Bobby Capo
- Premiered August 2007
- 4 minute running time
- contemporary fusion of Latin ballroom, ballet and Balinese dance styles
- Costumes: Edward Sylvia


           
Fandango Fantasy
 
A playful seduction between a dominatrix violinist and a leather-clad matador.

- Choreography: Carlos Fittante
- Music: Grave Assai & Fandango by Luigi Boccherini adapted for solo violin by Leah Nelson
- Premiered February 2006 in the Cool Festival at WHITE WAVE
- 6 minute running time
- Contemporary duet between a dancer and violinist     
- Costumes: Gregory Nelson



Amantes (Lovers)
  
 A sensual masked solo of indeterminate gender.

- Choreography & Costume: Carlos Fittante
- Music: Cosas de Enamorados by Juan Gabriel.
- Premiered December 2002
- 4 minute running time
- Contemporary masked solo danced by a man
- Mask: I. Nyoman Renu from Singapadu, Bali
  
  
Eden
 
Innocent lovers lost in Tantric ecstasy.

- Conceived by Islene Pinder
- Music: Vivaldi's Largo in C Major for piccolo recorder and Brazilian rhythmic Jazz ensemble, Uakti II
- Premiered 1988 and reworked December 2003
- 6 minute running time
- Duet en pointe
- Costumes: Angela Kostritzky-Haws



Folia de Espagna-A Baroque Pageant
  
A pageant portraying a Baroque courtier utilizing, mask, fan, sword and castanets.

-Choreography: Carlos Fittante
-Music: Folia de Espagna by Antonio Vilvaldi
-Premiered: October 2006 at Ballet Santa Barabara's 2nd Season
-10 minute running time
-Baroque solo performed by a man
-Costume and Headpiece: Bonnie Kruger
-Mask: Jane Stein
  
  

Message Home

A poignant tribute in remembrance of…
(This work can incorporate people who wish to pay homage to a departed loved one.)   

- Choreography: Carlos Fittante
- Music: Concerto No.2 Adagio in D Minor by Tomaso Albinoni
- Premiered December 2002 in honor of September 11th’s first anniversary
- 6 minute running time
- Contemporary solo danced by a man
- Costume: Jessica Jahn


TRADITIONAL BALINESE

Teruna Jaya (Victorious Youth)
  
Teruna Jaya is performed at festivals, competitions and ceremonies in Bali. This popular solo is an amalgamation of four traditional dances including Legong, Oleg Tambulilingan, Baris and Jauk and presents a fusion of male & female movement patterns.

- originated by Pan Wandres in the 1930's and further developed by I Gde Manik
- Music: Gong Kebyar style performed by the Sangga Semara Ratih
- 7 minute running time
- Solo fan dance
- Costume: traditional Balinese