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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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BALI 2026

Bali 2026

Gamelan Dharma Swara BALI Tour 202

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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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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.

Springtime Supernova '26

WELCOMING SPRING WITH A BANG! Celebrate with Balinese gamelan and dance at the Stone Circle Theatre at Ridgewood Presbyterian Church.

This all-ages event is opened by The Cradle, and will have Indonesian street food by Mas Budi and Bunda's Jamu for sale.

Beginner Balinese Dance Spring '26

Join Gamelan Dharma Swara's BEGINNER & TECHNIQUE DANCE SERIES. This 5-week series will cover a brief history of Balinese dance and introduce the different styles of the movement form.