BALAM Celebrates 35th Anniversary in 2014




“When I saw the Balinese perform, I was impressed by the glorious theatricality and richness, the involvement of the Balinese in their theatre.  It transported me!" exclaimed Islene Pinder in an interview with Ling Ong in 1984.

This year, BALAM Dance Theatre celebrates its 35th anniversary.  Founding Director Islene Pinder formed the company in 1979 to educate, delight and transport audiences with performances of cross-cultural work, especially the scintillating dances of Bali.  BALAM proudly continues her vision and now brings an expanded diversity of world dance styles and time periods to communities at the grassroots level.  This unique programming opens minds and changes lives! 

Photo: Islene Pinder in 1987