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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FALL Into STEP
FALL Into STEP

From ballet to contemporary styles, Downtown Brooklyn’s Fall Into Step series showcases a diverse range of performances from talented dancers and choreographers. Each show will take you on a journey through the art form while captivating your senses and igniting your passion for movement.

All Ages Workshop
All Ages Workshop

We are excited to announce the launch of our new children's gamelan class, and this all-ages workshop is the perfect opportunity for our younger friends to see what we're all about. All are welcome!

NYT: Gamelan Dharma Swara Finds Its Authentic Self
NYT: Gamelan Dharma Swara Finds Its Authentic Self

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

Premiere: "Pagar Ayu" & Blessing Ceremony
Premiere: "Pagar Ayu" & Blessing Ceremony

The world premiere of ‘Pagar Ayu’, a welcome piece by artist-in-residence Gusti Komin in collaboration with dancer Shoko Yamamuro.

Photo: Vivian Sorenson
In Retrospect | Carnegie Hall Citywide: Brooklyn Museum
Winter Workshop
Winter Workshop

Join us for this hands-on introduction to Balinese gamelan music. All are welcome!

In Retrospect | Fall Frequencies
In Retrospect | Fall Frequencies

Our last show for the year was a wonderful amalgamation of sounds, materials and spirit.

Fall Frequencies
Fall Frequencies

Our fall-winter fundraiser! Explore resonance with us — via instruments of glass, bronze, and the rhythms that weave our community together.

In Retrospect | Think!Chinatown Night Market
In Retrospect | Think!Chinatown Night Market

A boisterous night in Chinatown to finish off our summer season.

In Retrospect | 24 Hour Drone
In Retrospect | 24 Hour Drone

We opened the 24-hour event of unbroken sound at Basilica Hudson.

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Support us and the events you love by becoming a sustaining member of the Gamelan Dharma Swara community.

We are also equally grateful for any one-time donations. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to do this.

All donations are tax-deductible. Arts Indonesia, Inc, operating under the name Gamelan Dharma Swara, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

 

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Photos: Lauren Camarata, Jared Hohl, Thalith Nasir & Massimo Biolcati

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