The show commences with Tabuh Penegak Bebarongan repertoire that is principally used as accompaniment to the Barong dance performance. The dynamic rhythmic refinements of the piece mostly involving interlocking kekotekan technique embellished with solo drum makes it distinctive to other music.
Sang Hyang Sampat every Tuesday at 7pm
SANGHYANG SAMPAT DANCE: the very essence of the sanghyang dance is maintainance of a ballance society. --Sanghyang dancers begin to act and move in a special vocabolary of movement in a trance. And they dance in irregular patterns. resembling the function of the sacred wisk broom , the Sampat. Then they take the long stiff wisk broom in hand and begin to sweep. In this way the evil spirits lingering around the farmland will be demolished. Their arms firmly grasping the broom, rhythmically swinging from one side go the other, they continue clearing the accumulation of the threatening and potencially destructive forces. Drawing curve in the air as they transmit the cleansing power of Sampat onto the environment. Finally their responsibility of transmitting the ritual offering to the gods and the bestowal of blessing onto the farming community are mediated.
Barong Prakpak every Sunday at 7pm
Barong Prakpak ( Prakpak means dry coconut leaves).
A story of destruction of nature by humans to the whole environment decribed by Barong, dances gracefully. Animal such as monkeys, birds, frogs were harm by the deforestation. They were sad to see the habittat were destroyed by human. The animal were left injured and pray for their ssurvival.
God answer their prayer, and give them holly water to heal.
Ramayana Ballet every Friday at 7pm
The Ramayana Ballet (Indonesian: Sendratari Ramayana) is a visualization and representation of the epic Ramayana saga, originally written by Valimki in the Sanskrit language, in a highly stylized dance artform. Ramayana Ballet performance combines music, dance and drama. It is usually performed without dialogue.
Originated in India, Ramayana has become a fertile source of artistic inspirations, especially in Southeast Asian nations that have traditionally been greatly influenced by Sanata Dharma civilization. Ramayana ballet or dance drama can be found in several traditions in Asia, namely as Sendratari Ramayana in Indonesia (Java and Bali), Ramakien dance in Thailand, and Reamker dance in Cambodia
Kecak Dance with Set Menu Dinner
Originally based on a ritual Balinese trance dance, Western artist Walter Spies collaborated with the local dancer Limbak in the 1930s to create this unique entertainment involving a chorus of 100 men and no musical accompaniment. However, the innovations did not stop there. In 1970 famed Javanese dancer and choreographer, Sardono W. Kusumo, staged a variation of Kecak dance, introducing elements of Javanese theater traditions. This riveting rendition of a classic is a ‘must-see’ while in Ubud.
Set menu Dinner will be served at Warung Kopi after the performance
Every Monday & Saturday at 7.00 pm
Legong Dance with Set Menu Dinner
Legong Lasem Peliatan is a dance with a story about King Lasem’s intention to marry Princess Rangkesari of Gegelang. When the Princess refused to marry the King Lasem, he attacked Gegelang and encounters Prince Panji, Rangkesari’s brother in a battle. Unfortunately, he was defeated and the Princess was reunited with her love, Prabu Melayu. Its story performanced by three dancers, a solo dance, Condong, followed by two Legong dancers. This performance opened by instrumental playing, puspa raga, baris dance dan closed by oleg dance.
Set Menu Dinner will be served at ARMA Warung Kopi After the performance
Every Thursday at 7.00 pm.
Legong Dance every Thursday at 7pm
Legong Lasem Peliatan is a dance with a story about King Lasem’s intention to marry Princess Rangkesari of Gegelang. When the Princess refused to marry the King Lasem, he attacked Gegelang and encounters Prince Panji, Rangkesari’s brother in a battle. Unfortunately, he was defeated and the Princess was reunited with her love, Prabu Melayu. Its story performanced by three dancers, a solo dance, Condong, followed by two Legong dancers. This performance opened by instrumental playing, puspa raga, baris dance dan closed by oleg dance.
Kecak Dance every Monday & Wednesday at 7pm
Originally based on a ritual Balinese trance dance, Western artist Walter Spies collaborated with the local dancer Limbak in the 1930s to create this unique entertainment involving a chorus of 100 men and no musical accompaniment. However, the innovations did not stop there. In 1970 famed Javanese dancer and choreographer, Sardono W. Kusumo, staged a variation of Kecak dance, introducing elements of Javanese theater traditions. This riveting rendition of a classic is a ‘must-see’ while in Ubud. Every Monday & Wednesday at 7.00 pm
Kecak Sanghyang Jaran with Balinese Buffet every Saturday at 7pm
The story of Sang Hyang Jaran(devine horse) is taken from the story of the Turning Mandara Giri . in Swarga Lokha, the Gods felt confused and worried about the state of the world which was hit by disasters, disease outbreaks and destruction.
The Gods and the Dana was met to discussed about those situation and restore the life in the world. According to the instructions of the Lord Indra as the leader of the Gods, the Gods must restored the state of the world. To restore the state of the world, they need Tirta Amertha which can restore the life in the world. In the meeting, the Gods and the giants agreed to appoint the Lord Vishnu as the leader of the Tirta Amertha search mission and helped by Sang Hyang Naga Basuki