Balerung Stage — Attraction in Bali

It was a little hard to find, but it was worth the search. The stage was truly amazing and the dancers and musicians were incredibly professional.

As I took my seat, the lights dimmed and the first dance began. The dancers moved gracefully across the stage, their movements perfectly synchronized to the music. I was mesmerized by the beauty of the dance and the skill of the performers.

The second dance was even more impressive. The musicians played lively music on traditional instruments, and the dancers moved with energy and passion. It was clear that they had been performing this dance for many years, as they executed every step with precision.

The third dance was a slower, more contemplative piece. The dancers moved slowly and deliberately, telling a story through their movements. I was captivated by the emotion they conveyed and the beauty of the dance.

The fourth and final dance was a lively and energetic piece that had the entire audience clapping along. The dancers moved with such grace and skill, it was hard to believe they had been performing for more than five decades.

As the performance came to an end, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the opportunity to witness such a beautiful and traditional stage. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Ubud to make a stop at this amazing stage to experience the talent and artistry of the dancers...

Friday, 27 June, we watched the Legong and Barong dance at Balerung, and I think it was the right decision. We deliberately didn’t choose other, larger venues because they’re too close to the main road (which makes it less solemn, with traffic noise and usually too crowded) and outdoors—while Ubud has been rainy these past few weeks.

My child really loves masks and the Barong, so she truly enjoyed Balerung because it’s indoors and allowed her to focus better on the performance. The dancers were all excellent, the choreography was impressive, and the storyline was engaging. The entrance from the main road is quite narrow, but once you walk down, the venue is actually beautiful. If you’re looking for a Legong dance performance that’s not too crowded, sheltered from the rain, and feels sacred, I would recommend this place.

The only downside, according to my child, was that the Barong dance at the end wasn’t long enough—even though it was the final act. But she really liked the costumes, especially the masks used in the Telek dance. Wishing Balerung Peliatan continued success! You can watch it every Friday (there's also walk-in tickets about Rp.150.000 or you can buy it...

A highlight of our trip to Bali so far. So glad we made the 15-minute journey out of the centre of Ubud to support this community theatre dedicated to preserving traditional Balinese dance and music. We were privileged to have virtually a private showing - just our family, 2 other tourists and a few local kids sitting quietly at the back. Broken into 6 acts the performance gave us a great taste of different styles of dance and insight into Balinese storytelling encapsulating events from as far back as the 12th century. The dancers and musicians were extremely skilled and clearly committed to their practice. A really fun, engaging experience - we couldn’t believe 90 minutes had passed. It was easy to book seats via WhatsApp and pay at the door. Balerung Stage is tucked away behind the royal palace in Peliatan but the theatre sent us a map when we booked and our driver knew how to find it - definitely worth paying the extra 150k to get there and giving the commercial events in the centre of...