Saung Budaya Dance

Saung Budaya Indonesian Dance Group was established in 2005 when dance instructor Amalia Suryani came to New York City and held dance workshops in the Indonesian Consulate. Our goal is to introduce Indonesian culture through dance and music to the Indonesian-American youths in New York City and more generally, to the wider public.

Throughout the years, Saung Budaya has grown to become a vital part of the Indonesian community culture in New York. A variety of dances from all over the Indonesian Archipelago are taught within the group who have performed around in the East Coast / Tri-State Area. Saung Budaya currently consists of 20 dancers whom are mostly students and young professionals.

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Come celebrate our 20th Anniversary show! 🥳 KulturAksi: NY Indonesian Art Fest on Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th (link in bio for tix) KulturAksi raises awareness of Indonesia’s environment through various art forms under one roof. Presented by Amalia Suryani, and in celebration of Saung Budaya’s 20th anniversary, we are proud to present KulturAksi: NY Indonesian Art Fest, an immersive show that brings various forms of Indonesian art together under one roof. This milestone event serves as a platform for local, New York-based Indonesian artists to showcase the archipelago’s rich heritage through music, dance, visual arts, culinary traditions, and literature. The festival’s tagline, KulturAksi, was chosen to highlight the intersection of art, culture, and advocacy through action. For this year’s theme, we aim to leverage creative expression to address global environmental challenges—an issue of increasing urgency worldwide—and inspire meaningful action within our community and beyond. #saungbudayanyc #saungbudaya #nycdancers #newyorkart #dancelife

Meet the full Saung Budaya dancers performing Ta’na Nirau at KulturAksi! ✨ They’ve worked tirelessly to bring these powerful dance pieces to life... pouring their heart, energy, and passion into every movement while absolutely slaying on stage. 💎 Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating culture, storytelling, and resilience through dance. Ajak teman-teman dan saudara-saudaramu ke acara kami ya! Bakalan seru banget dengan berbagai pertunjukan budaya, musik, tari, dan pengalaman yang nggak terlupakan. Jangan sampai ketinggalan, beli tiket-nya, datang dan ramaikan bersama kami! 💛 #budayaindonesia #wonderfulindonesia #explorepage #dancecrew

The dancers from Saung Budaya have worked tirelessly to bring Ta’na Nirau to life. ✨ Catch Saung Budaya’s Ta’na Nirau performance on Fri (June 5th) from 7–8 PM and Sat (June 6th) from 7–8 PM! This is definitely a performance you won’t want to miss... it’s powerful, moving, and unforgettable. Rooted in the dance, music, and storytelling traditions of the Dayak tribes of Borneo, Indonesia, Ta’na Nirau highlights the urgent struggles Indigenous communities face against environmental destruction, land theft, illegal logging, and the expansion of palm oil plantations. As forests continue to disappear due to unchecked greed, this performance gives voice to the resistance fighting to restore and protect their ancestral lands. 🌿 “Amalia and Saung Budaya are ambassadors of Indonesian culture. She has been educating and promoting Indonesian culture for the last 20 years.” - VOA Indonesia #dance #pesonaindonesia #newyorkart

Celebrating 20 years of dance and culture ✨ In this series, we’re sharing some of the incredible dances we’ve performed over the years. In today’s video, we’re featuring: 1. Kalimantan Dance: Movements range from slow and graceful (inspired by the hornbill) to energetic and powerful, like traditional war dances. 2. Saman Dance: A mesmerizing performance where rhythm is created entirely by the dancers through clapping, chest and thigh slaps, and finger snaps. Which dances would you like us to share next? Let us know in the comments 👇

From the first step to a 20-year legacy—our founder, Amalia Suryani, shares the journey that built a community through dance.❤️ Dua dekade, satu visi. Dengarkan kisah dari sosok di balik perjalanan ini. ✨ #SB20Years

Honoring the voices that help shaped our journey! Let's hear it all from our incredible alumni: Selvi, Kathy & Nami Perjalanan 20 tahun, diceritakan oleh mereka yang pernah ada di dalamnya ❤️ #SB20Years

Happy New Years!!! Stay tuned for 20 years of Saung Budaya… • #SaungBudaya #SaungBudayaNYC #IndonesianDance #IndonesianCulture #NYC NYCDancers Dance

Have you gotten your tickets yet? 2025 World Dance Festival is happening this Sunday 12/7 4pm at The Ailey Studios. See link in bio.

*NEW CLASS ALERT* Join us in learning Tari Tor-tor from North Sumatra! This dance has roots in honoring the ancestors for the Batak people. Classes with start Friday 11/7 at 6:30 PM. Location will be given upon sign up. Click on link in bio for more information or to sign up.

Good news, everyone! Saung Budaya will be resuming Friday classes starting September 5th and this time we will have a class for teens in middle school and high school. ⭐️Classes for adults will be at 6:30pm. ⭐️Classes for middle school and high school students will be at 5:30pm. We hope to see you all there! Scan the QR code or check the link in bio for registration form. #SaungBudaya #SaungBudayaNYC #IndoXNYC #IndonesianDance #IndonesianCulture #NYC #NYCDancers #Dance

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