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GAMELAN DHARMA SWARA is one of the leading Balinese gamelan and dance groups in the United States and has performed at renownded NYC music venues including (le) Poisson Rouge, Symphony Space, Joe’s Pub, Roulette, and BAM, as well as cultural institutions such as MoMA and Asia Society. The group toured Bali in 2010 with an invitation to perform in the Bali Arts Festival’s popular Battle of the Bands, and most recently, a stunning performance at National Sawdust as part of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Du Yun's Pan-Asian Sounding Festival.

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NYT: Gamelan Dharma Swara Finds Its Authentic Self

Gamelan Dharma Swara in the New York Times ahead of the premiere of ‘Pagar Ayu’.

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Balinese Dance Fall '26

We are offering beginner/open level Balinese dance classes — all are welcome to experience the basic movements and styles of Balinese dance, and to start learning the choreography of a traditional piece.

Youth Gamelan Fall '26

Join Gamelan Dharma Swara's YOUTH GAMELAN FALL CLASSES.

In Retrospect: Roulette

With Charmaine Lee, our last show before heading to Bali!

In Retrospect: Pioneer Works Second Sundays

A beautiful Sunday afternoon at Pioneer Works celebrating family and community on Mother’s Day.

In Retrospect: Springtime Supernova '26

Our spring event brought our wonderful community and new friends together in joyous spirit.

Help Dharma Swara Record a New Album in Bali!

Help Dharma Swara record a new album in Bali! The cultural immersion and artistic exchange made possible while in Bali will culminate in a recording to capture a new height of creative ambition and document an exciting chapter of musical exploration.