A living tradition.
A shared journey.
Immerse yourself in Javanese gamelan, wayang, dance, and language. Learn with master artists, and find your place in a community that feels like home.
A place for everyone.01 / EKALAYA
More than a place.
A way of learning.
In the heart of Central Java, Griya Seni Ekalaya is a home for curiosity, dedication, and shared discovery. We welcome learners of every background into the living world of Javanese performing arts.
Come for an afternoon, a weekend, or a longer immersion. Your journey can begin exactly where you are.
Discover our story ↗Find your own rhythm.
↗Custom study sessions
A learning journey shaped around you. Any level, any length of stay, and a focus chosen together.
↗Weekend cultural immersions
Spend a weekend in Solo with gamelan, master classes, wayang, and the everyday life of Javanese culture.
↗Wayang in translation
Enter the world of wayang through simultaneous English interpretation with Dr. Kathryn “Kitsie” Emerson.
A tradition that lives on.
The people make the place.
Come curious.
Leave connected.
Tell us what you’d like to explore.
We’ll find a way to learn together.