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Deadlines for Cudamani Summer Institute  and Bali Arts Festival Pre-progam session. Please know we must reserve rooms and we limit enrollment.

May 1, 2026            Deadline Application + fee  $25  non-refunable

May 15, 2026           Tuition deposit due $500  (50% refundable if cancel by July 1st)

June 15, 2026              Full Payment due – 

Enrollment is limited. 

Selection Criteria

GAMELAN: Music background is required. We invite individuals who have played Balinese Gamelan to develop their understanding and technique. However, gamelan music experience is not required.   Balinese gamelan provides a challenging and supportive learning environment for all levels of experience and ability. Those with no previous gamelan experience are encouraged to listen to recordings of gamelan before you arrive to help develop your understanding of the music.  Once you are in classes, Music Director Dewa Berata will help create study groups that include both beginners and experienced gamelan players.

DANCE   The study of dance is open to all dancers regardless of level.  Classes are structured in a way that nurtures community and friendship and also allows each person to grow artistically. Beginners will develop a strong understanding of the techniques of male and female dance. Experienced Balinese dancers will have an opportunity to expand repertoire and deepen your understanding of the most profound principals of Balinese dance.  We require a minimum enrollment of three.  Dance students will also join gamelan classes for part of the day. 

CSI Tuition (airfare is not included)  :

• $2200 USD (16 nights Private deluxe room) We have two luxury rooms available @ $2850
• $1900 USD Student rate (18-22 Year)  (16 nights private room).
• $1800  USD Housing on your own (does not include local transport or airport pick up)
• $1100 USD Minor (14-17) attending with  parent shared room.

CSI Tuition includes:  16 hotel nights; 12 days of instruction 9am-4pm ; 1 full day tour; 1 rest day;  gift of rehearsal/temple attire, home cooked lunches on days of instruction (we support your dietary instructions); breakfast included with lodgings; 4 evening meals (receptions and special events);  airport pick up  within two day window of program; and educational  outings.  Please note, most evening meals, laundry, and hotel/driver tips are not included.  Students provide their own kebaya (women) and shirts (men)  for temple attire.

Bali Arts Festival Pre-program. Fees includes:  3 hotel night; travel from hotel to Bali Arts Festival (Denpasar); 4-6 hours of Festival per day; other activities upon request;  accompanied by Cudamani staff.  While the 2025 schedule will not be published until May 2025 you are able to see the wide range of programming on the 2024 web site.  Tuition:  $350 USD private room; $300 student (18-22 years of age); $250 program without hotel.

In 2026 we have limited room availability at Liyer Guest House and we be assigned on a first come first serve basis. A second location will be secured if necessary.  All accommodation will be within walking distance.  For those who will find their own  housing we highly recommend you reserve a place within walking distance of Cudamani.  Traffic in the UBUD area makes travel difficult. 

Be assured that all Income from CSI  benefits the year round instruction of the Çudamani’s youth program.

2025 GARY WATSON Cudamani Summer Institute Scholarship

If you have any questions, please email jmitoma@arts.ucla.edu.

Method of payment:

1.  Zelle (JP Morgan Chase checking account) prefered method  Foundation for World Arts. Requires your bank can transfer funds with ZELLE and may require we request payment from you using your phone or email. The email activated for this Chase Zelle account is:  jmitoma@arts.ucla.edu

CSI Application Form

First name: *

Last name: *

Street address: *

City: *

State: *

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Date of birth (mm/dd/yy): *

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Gender: *

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Occupation: *

Select your area of interest: *

Music

Dance

If we do not meet enrolled minimum in Dance would you be interested in Gamelan study?

Artistic practice (music/dance background)

Please briefly summarize your statement of interest. Include reasons for wanting to participate in this program: *

Reference. If you have not have not worked with Cudamani in the past, please name an individual who can comment on your experience and training in music and/or dance:

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If you would like to share your artistic work with Cudamani, please submit a URL here:

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Do you have dietary restrictions? Other concerns regarding health and/or physical ability? *

Rooming request- double? private? There are limited twin bed rooms, once gone we will assign king beds (so 'double' shares king). Balinese are not afraid to share beds ;-) *

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