In honor of Saung Budaya’s 20th Anniversary, Amalia Suryani presents KulturAksi: 2026 NY Indonesian Art Fest.

We are delighted to bring to life the “House of Culture” our name embodies. This event celebrates Indonesia, but also raises awareness of current environmental issues taking place there. Using various art forms (music, dance, language, visual art) to encourage everyone to take action.

You can find full programming information and tickets for the 2 day event on our Eventbrite page. Be sure to follow @saungbudaya on instagram as well as @kulturaksinyc for updates leading up to the event!

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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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

Riau’s Pacu Jalur taking on a global scale

La MaMa Moves! Amalia Suryani presents Ta’na Nirau Saturday April 26th at 8pm Sunday April 27th at 5pm For more info, see link in bio #lamamaexperimentaltheatreclub #nycdancers #nyc #dancelife #indonesiandance

Meet our team for “Ta’na Nirau” Ta’na Nirau is rooted in the dance, music, and storytelling traditions of the Dayak tribes of Borneo, Indonesia, who are grappling with multiple existential challenges. These tribes are struggling with environmental destruction, land theft, illegal logging and palm oil plantations. Forests are destroyed by unchecked greed, with no regard for the suffering of earth’s creatures. This performance gives voice to the Indigenous resistance striving to restore denuded forests against all odds. Come see our performance on Saturday April 26th at 8pm or Sunday April 27th at 5pm For more info, check out link in bio!

La MaMa Moves! Amalia Suryani presents Ta’na Nirau Saturday April 26th at 8pm Sunday April 27th at 5pm For more info, see link in bio #lamamaexperimentaltheatreclub