Originally based on a ritual Balinese trance dance, Western artist Walter Spies collaborated with the local dancer Limbak in the 1930s to create this unique entertainment involving a chorus of 100 men and no musical accompaniment. However, the innovations did not stop there. In 1970 famed Javanese dancer and choreographer, Sardono W. Kusumo, staged a variation of Kecak dance, introducing elements of Javanese theater traditions. This riveting rendition of a classic is a ‘must-see’ while in Ubud. Every Monday and Saturday at 7.00 pm.

Saturday: Rp350.000/person with dinner and live music

Legong Lasem Peliatan is a dance with a story about King Lasem’s intention to marry Princess Rangkesari of Gegelang. When the Princess refused to marry the King Lasem, he attacked Gegelang and encounters Prince Panji, Rangkesari’s brother in a battle. Unfortunately, he was defeated and the Princess was reunited with her love, Prabu Melayu. Its story performanced by three dancers, a solo dance, Condong, followed by two Legong dancers. This performance opened by instrumental playing, puspa raga, baris dance dan closed by oleg dance. Every Wednerday at 7.00 pm.

The show commences with Tabuh Penegak Bebarongan repertoire that is principally used as accompaniment to the Barong dance performance. The dynamic rhythmic refinements of the piece mostly involving interlocking kekotekan technique embellished with solo drum makes it distinctive to other music. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7.00 pm.