Tuju Taksu is an innovative dance troupe that uses contemporary Balinese masks to create powerful modern performance theatre. The dances explore the mystery and magic of stories from diverse traditions.
The masks are collaboration between Balinese master mask maker, Ida Bagus Oka, and American choreographer, Maru Matthaei, founder and director of Tuju Taksu. Using traditional Balinese woodcarving techniques they have created many original performance masks which are blessed in a special ceremony to activate their spirits. Evoking the spirit of the mask awakens that essence in performer and audience alike.
Tuju Taksu has been performing in Bali and Northern California since 1995.
Schedule of Performances
2005 |
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| February 5 8 pm |
Gaya Fusion of Senses Sayan, Bali, Indonesia |
| June 24-25 8 pm |
Living Goddess Festival The Playhouse, San Anselmo, California |
| August 11-14 8pm |
Young Performers Theater
Fort Mason, Building C , San Francisco |
| October 1 1-4 pm |
Dancing Poetry Festival Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco |
Past Performances
| Seattle Asian Art Museum Seattle, Washington |
| Gaya Fusion of the Senses Sayan, Bali, Indonesia |
| Living Goddess Festival San Anselmo, California |
| Dancing Poetry Festival San Francisco, California |
| San Francisco Street Theatre Festival San Francisco, California |
| Yugen/Noh Space San Francisco, California |
| Edinburgh Fringe Festival Edinburgh, Scotland |