An Evening of Bali Traditional Dance
Overview
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4 hours
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No visit to Bali would be complete without seeing some of the island's many colourful dances. We take you to view 3 of the most famous dances:
- Sanghyang (Trance) Dance is traditionally performed as an exorcism to promote peace and health within a village.
- Kecak (Monkey) Dance, performed by a group of at least 50 men who dance in a circle around a blazing torch.
- Fire Dance, where the dancer becomes entranced and is able to dance on hot coals without feeling pain.
On completion of the performance your guide shall be happy to drop you at one of the many local restaurants close to your hotel- most restaurant will provide you with a complimentary return transfer to your hotel. Please not dinner is not included.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional charges for cruise passengers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English Speaking Licensed Guide service
Pickup and drop-off service from major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua area
1-hour dance performance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Sahadewa Barong Dance & Fire Dance
See three hypnotizing dances performed during your evening experience; relish the electric atmosphere of the Kecak (Monkey) Dance as you see 50 men brandish blazing bamboo torches and telling the story of Prince Rama and his courageous rescue of a kidnapped princess. Watch performers become entranced and step over smoldering coals without feeling pain during the Fire Dance, and then see the convulsive choreography of the Saghyang (Trance) Dance, a traditional dance originally performed as an exorcism.
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An Evening of Bali Traditional Dance
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thank You Darta!
Tonia H,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Darta anticipated the heavy traffic in travel time. We had a few minutes to spare so we went to a temple. Darta gave me a tour and was very insightful on the buildings and ceremonies held there. Darta explained the storyline for the show very well, so I knew what scene we were at during the program. Darta is very knowledgeable about Bali history and share a lot of his information.
Not great.
jacqueline r,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00Nice but too much screaming I thought it was more interesting I'm disappointed the show wasn't for us
Not worth the money
Debbie H,
Sep 10, 2024
- Viator
2.00If you are thinking of doing this in Legain or near there please note this is a good 1/12 hour drive ( its on the border of UBUD. There was no food on offer only packets of chips and drinks. It was very amateurish for what you received. We arrived early and the operator offered to take us to a silver shop that was cheap. It was quite expensive. One of the people with us had wanted to buy something but as we werent aware of this side trip didnt have enough money.
Bali Culture Experience
LaKisha S,
Mar 30, 2024
- Viator
4.00In addition to experiencing the beautiful Balinese dancing through storytelling, we had the opportunity to visit a family compound. The experience was amazing!
We were picked up from the hotel and...
Moira D,
Dec 5, 2017
- Viator
3.00We were picked up from the hotel and the guide insisted on coming early. He had a driver with him which was a bit odd. We ended up waiting for the place to open for at least an hour. The show was different and also a bit scary with the Fire Dance. It was interesting to see.
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