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Deadlines for Cudamani Summer Institute (please know we must reserve rooms and we limit enrollment)
May 1, 2025 Deadline Application + fee $25 non-refunable
June 1, 2025 Tuition deposit due $500 (50% refundable if cancel by July 1st)
July 1, 2025 Full Payment due –
Enrollment is limited.
Selection Criteria
GAMELAN: We invite individuals who have music experience to apply to the music program. Once you are in classes, Music Director Dewa Berata will help create study groups that include both beginners and experienced gamelan players. 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. Music background is required.
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 and experienced Balinese dancers will have an opportunity to expand repertoire and deepen your understanding of the most profound principals of Balinese dance. If 2024 does not meet minimum enrollment of six, we will will provide a special dance breakout section- 1 1/2 hours daily dance instruction.
Tuition (airfare is not included) : double occupancy: $2000 USD; private room: $2,400 USD. For 2024 special student rate (18-22 year) double occupancy $1500 USD. A youth (14-18 yrs ) rooming in parents private room $1,100 USD(this is a rollaway bed). Tuition without housing $1500 USD -does not include airport pick up.
Tuition includes: 12 days of instruction 9am-4pm ; 1 day optional tour; 1 rest day; gift of rehearsal/temple attire, home cooked lunchs 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.
In 2025 we have limited room availability at Liyer Guest House and we be assigne on a first come first serve basis. A second locations will be secured if necessary. All accommodation will be within walking distance. For those who will find their own housing please be sure to be 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.
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
3. Paypal payments to Foundation for World Arts. We request you pay surcharges.Paypal link for funds to Foundation for World Arts DBA Gamelan Cudamani