Boston Cendrawasih is a volunteer, free, open-to-all dance collective sharing Indonesian culture through traditional dance. Since 2017, students, professionals, and community members across Greater Boston have learned, performed, and taught dances representing Indonesia’s diverse islands and traditions.

What we do

• Perform traditional and modern Indonesian dances at festivals, campuses, and community events.

• Build community via rehearsals, social events, and participatory performances.

Our values

• Inclusive: open to all experience levels and backgrounds.

• Community-focused: strengthen Indonesia–America ties through shared cultural experiences.

Why join or support

• Learn unique dances in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

• Share Indonesian culture with Boston.

• Make friends and professional connections while volunteering.

Cendrawasih is the Indonesian name for the Bird of Paradise — famed for its vibrant, colorful plumage and distinctive, expressive courtship dances. Our name reflects that spirit: we celebrate Indonesian culture through bold color, joyful movement, and the art of dance, bringing that beauty and energy to the Greater Boston community.