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Page 14 n THE ASIAN REPORTER A.C.E. / CLASSIFIEDS Indonesian choreographers provide digital stage for dancers June 1, 2020 NORTHWEST JOB MARKET By Edna Tarigan The Associated Press AKARTA, Indonesia — Before the coronavirus pandemic arrived, 2020 seemed fated to be a great year for Siko Setyanto’s dance career: touring Germany and South Korea, performances in Indonesia, classes, and more classes. Now this man in motion has spent more than two months holed up at home with his wife. “For dancers, it is like the blood line stopped in our body,” he says. “I cannot move freely, no more job ... while my economic responsibilities do not stop. Personally, I was stressed too.” He was rescued by two choreographers in Indonesia’s capital who have given a traditional system for tipping artists, saweran, a modern twist — posting video recordings of dancers’ work on YouTube and asking for donations to keep the dancers and their art alive. “We remember a long time ago we watched performances with the saweran system,” said Rusdy Rukmarata, who masterminded the project with Yola Yulfianti. “No ticket box, no promotion, only space in the market and the musicians. People can watch them for free, if they like it, they give the tip to the performers,” Rukmarata said. So Rukmarata and Yulfianti, members of the Jakarta Arts Council, started Saweran Online on the Indonesian Dance Network channel. On this digital stage, dancers can show their work; the shows are free, but viewers are encouraged to donate. There are more than 60 videos by individual and dance groups from various backgrounds and genres. Included are traditional Indonesian dance, contemporary ballet, and even dance workouts for older viewers. Some dancers provide videos, while others record performances at Rukmarata’s studio. Each donation is divided: 75% for the performer, 20% to other COVID-19 needs in Indonesia, and the rest to pay for the project’s costs. Siko Setyanto saw money deposited in his bank account two J Find general information about the city and employment opportunities at: <www.hillsboro-oregon.gov> BIDS, SUB-BIDS & PUBLIC NOTICES SUB BIDS REQUESTED MADISON HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION PROJECT Bid Package #5 for NE 82nd Ave. Public Street Improvements Project Address: 2735 NE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220 Bid Due Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 3:00pm local time Job Walk: Not Planned or Scheduled. 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The Case 03 in Indonesia. Anindyajati cash is important to Setyanto, but so said her survival has inspired her to is the opportunity to show his art: “I do more for others during the really appreciate how this program pandemic. can be a place for the dancers to “As I grew up with the dance express our works.” community, I would like to help them. Yulfianti said performers are Moreover, it is not only helping responsible for attracting viewers people around the dance community,” and support. but also others who need aid, “The dancers should be as creative Anindyajati said. as they can. 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