The expression of a Balinese dancer in tune with the music and the story, with stunning movement, is very beautiful to watch.
Balinese dance developments since 1950 have been introduced into the world of tourism. Performing for tourists who come to Bali. However, some dances are very sacred. Only at the right time and place can you watch it. Balinese dance is created by creative Balinese artists based on their imagination of the natural world and activities in Bali.
Balinese dance (called Tari Bali in Bahasa) is composed of three categories of dance types. Namely : Wali, Bebali, Balih-balihan.
Wali Dance (sacred dance, performed in the temple courtyard for offerings to the god)
Bebali Dance (semi-sacred dances, can serve as a sacred dance in certain ceremonies and at the same time can be as an entertainment dance, usually staged in the middle of the temple courtyard)
Examples: Gambuh Dance, Bali Mask Dance, Wayang Wong, Drama Calonarang Dance, Telek, Ngelawang.
Balih-balihan Dance
(type of dance that is non-religious and tend to entertain, performed outside the temple or Wantilan a tribun to watch)
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Balinese dance performances can be seen at the hotel where you stay, a restaurant, or at special wantilan performances.
Ubud, Uluwatu, Kuta, Denpasar, and Batubulan are tourist areas with Balinese dance performances.