I really enjoyed the Gamelan Çudamani performance. The performance was a combination of Balinese instruments and dance to tell stories revolving around topics like animals, water, nature, and the philosophy of life. The type of music, dance movements, and costumes were different from anything I have experienced before. With so many different stories, there was a wide range of intensity… Read more »
Çudamani: Gamelan and Dance of Bali combined several key elements of theatre including dance, music, set, digital projection, and elaborate costuming and makeup. These aspects of the performance served to enhance the dancers and musicians in their telling of the chosen stories. As explained by the Master of Ceremonies, each suite was deeply rooted in cultural tradition and historical significance…. Read more »
ÇUDAMANI PERFORMANCE This performance was more of a summarized and introductory act rather than the full 3 part series that is usually presented in Balinese culture. I attended an only male ensemble performance which is not a common sight in recent times given the cultural shift that has allowed women to be taught and be a part of this sacred… Read more »
The Gamelan Çudamani dance performance was something that I have truly never experienced before. This performance gave me an idea of the values, traditions, and beliefs in Balinese culture. The show was introduced by a male only instrumental scene. Then, male and female performers dressed head to toe in colorful traditional Balinese outfits. Women danced around the stage while the… Read more »
The Gamelan Çudamani performance combined the music of uniquely crafted Balinese instruments along with the act of dance to tell several stories surrounding various aspects of nature. For me, this was the first time I was able to witness a performance familiar to this—and I’m glad I did! It began with a composition being played by the group. The instruments… Read more »
The Gamelan Çudamani performance related to many of the keywords we studied in class, specifically race, gender, and identity. Watching the performance gave every audience member, myself included, a look into Balinese culture and experience. The performance included several sections, each containing multiple songs and/or dances, each of which told a different cultural story. These stories were explained by the… Read more »
The Gamelean Çudamani performance was a small taste of Balinese culture’s dance and music. The performance began with the drummers on stage performing various metal instruments similar to xylophones, continuing into the dancers joining. As each dance set took the stage, the audience was informed about the story behind the dance making it easier for the audience to interpret the… Read more »
The Gamelan Cudamani performance that I watched was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I honestly wouldn’t have thought to go see it if it wasn’t for this class but I’m glad I did. The performance was a collection of different dances and music played from various instruments I’ve never seen before. It first started with a few men playing from… Read more »
Gamelan Cudamani was a wonderful performance that I, without this class would not have gone to. I am glad that I was assigned this assignment because it gave me insight into things, I would otherwise not have paid attention to. It first started with a song that had no introduction that I believe served as an intro to the instruments… Read more »