Didik Nini Thowok in Gender Mystic: Traditional Indonesian Cross-Gender Dance
New Conservatory Theatre Center, at Market (25 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for Gender Mystic was Sunday April 24, 2011 / 2:00pm.
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ajackphd on Other
We got to meet and greet the artist after the show at an opening night reception, which was fun
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BARTable from Civic Center, although you will walk through a seedier part of town
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Is there any dress other than "casual" in SF?
2 Goldstar Member Reviews
ajackphd
Unfortunately, one of the four dance numbers was cut, so the program was a bit short (one hour and 20 minutes total, including intermission) but the show itself was quite fascinating to watch. The body movements - especially the hands and arms - are so fluid and flexible as to be breathtakingly beautiful and awe-inspiring at the same time. There are comedic moments and the venue is very small, so you can see everything very clearly no matter where you sit. There are points of dialogue in an Indonesian language that makes for a certain lack of clarity for an English-speaking audience, and the absence of announcements regarding program changes as well as the informality of the set changes and staging itself transported me right back to Indonesia, where I remember watching similar dance performances with spiritual, comedic & dramatic themes as a delightful part of everyday culture. The gender-bending art form is indigenous and spiritually-based, so it does not have the same kind of impact as most transgendered shows you see in SF; the show is quite suitable for older children. My favorite piece was one in which a shadow puppet comes to life in the form of the dancer. To sum it up, if you are interested in cross-cultural art forms and enthralled by Indonesian dance in particular (as I am) you will not be disappointed.Written on Apr 22 2011
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I as a Transgender woman was very intrigued and fascinated Gender Mystic. Watching this beautiful performance was very hypnotizing, humorous and unique! I would love to see it again!Written on Apr 25 2011
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More Information About Gender Mystic
Website
http://www.nctcsf.org/press_room/gender_mystic.htm
Quotes & Highlights
- Visit the artist's official website.
Description
New Conservatory Theatre Center in association with the Asian Art Museum presents a benefit for the NCTC youth programs.
Didik Nini Thowok’s fame propelled him throughout Indonesia for his unique style; combining classical, folk, modern and comedic dance form. He is one of the few artists who continues the long tradition of “Traditional Cross-Gender“ in dance form. He is skilled in various dance traditions such as topeng (mask dance), Sundanese, Cirebon, Balinese, and of course, Central Javanese. He has performed for the highest dignitaries throughout the world and this will be his fourth visit to the United States.