Kebyar Duduk Dance

The Kebyar Duduk dance, created by dance maestro I Ketut Mario in 1925, is one of the most technically challenging dances of the Balinese repertoire, the movements are inspired by nature and connect the dancer to the Earth. Imbued with elements of great refinement, precision and strength, the dance is a reflection of our own human path seeking a balance between masculine/feminine; strength/softness; bravery/caution. The ability of the solo dancer to match and augment the powerful music of the full gamelan is one of the most demanding and impressive aspects of this dance.