First balinese dance lesson

Elsa had her first dance lesson today! My friend D'Ayu introduced us to a lovely woman, Nyoman who used to be a dancer at the palace here in Ubud and who is willing to teach Elsa in her home. It was long trek there today but a cooler afternoon so not too oppressive (heatwise). Nyoman has a beautiful home with lots of gardens and caged songbirds (which of course broke our hearts, sigh.) and was a good teacher for Elsa. Since today was the first lesson, they mainly focused on eye, head and hand movements, as well at foot and hip position -- no music and no forward movement yet!