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Balinese Dance Fundamentals I


  • Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94705 United States (map)

In this five-week series of in-person classes, Sekar Jaya’s Fall 2022 Dance Director Cok Istri Putri Rukmini will focus on the foundations of Balinese dance. This class is geared towards students who might already have some knowledge of Balinese dance (including previous classes with GSJ or short-term study in Bali), as well as total beginners.

Students of all genders are welcomed; students must be at least 12 years old. All class participants are required to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks while inside the GSJ banjar community center. These classes may sometimes take place outside in the outdoor patio area of the banjar building, depending on the preference of the instructor.

Five Sessions:
Sunday, September 18, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
—NO CLASS September 25—
Sunday, October 2, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday, October 9, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday, October 16, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Sunday, October 23, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Sliding scale class fee for five sessions.

When choosing your sliding scale rate, please keep in mind that GSJ depends on the generosity of its community to support high caliber artists and programming. Thank you!

Register Here

Find out more about Cok Istri Putri Rukmini on our Master Artists-In-Residence page!

Earlier Event: September 18
Gamelan Gong Kebyar Fundamentals I
Later Event: October 29
Balinese Ink Painting