Balinese Dance Lesson, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia     

Dance instruction starts very early in Bali, given how importantly it is woven in everyday life of this religiously driven Hindu culture. Dance forms are extensive, but generally can be divided into the Sacred for inner courts of temples, Secular (or entertaining) for outer courts of temples or ouside temples entirely, and something in between characterized as Ceremonial. Whatever the category, they are very graceful, stylized and expressive in telling a cultural story or entertaining gods to appease or ask for blessings.

Balinese Dance Lesson, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia     

Dance instruction starts very early in Bali, given how importantly it is woven in everyday life of this religiously driven Hindu culture. Dance forms are extensive, but generally can be divided into the Sacred for inner courts of temples, Secular (or entertaining) for outer courts of temples or ouside temples entirely, and something in between characterized as Ceremonial. Whatever the category, they are very graceful, stylized and expressive in telling a cultural story or entertaining gods to appease or ask for blessings.