Feast your eyes on this award-winning 90-minute dance performance at the Nusa Dua Performing Arts Theatre. Devdan: Treasures of the Archipelago is a fun-filled way to absorb Indonesian culture as tradition-inspired dances unfold to choreographed music and lighting effects. Around 40 dancers dressed in intricately designed costumes and authentic headdresses depict folklore stories originating from Bali, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Papua.
Each island's tradition, although very different, is cleverly blended through the story of two kids finding a mysterious treasure chest in the jungle. Each dance is explained through subtitles on screens below the stage in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, and English.
There's nothing slow or sedate about Devdan. Its dancers energetically perform gymnastics, circus aerials, leaps, and battle scene re-enactments as they unite traditional and modern dance.
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Hours
7:30pm-9pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Look Around
Performers during finale
Dance displays during finale
Photo opportunities with performers after finale
Who Will Like Devdan Show
Culture Buff
See ancient folklore stories and traditions from 5 Indonesian islands elegantly portrayed by some of the country’s most talented dancers. Marvel at the authentic costumes, including a male genital sheath from Papua called koteka.
Entertainment Specialist
Book in advance for the best views of areal dancers twirling down from the sky, water dancers, fire dancers, hip hop and more. Colorful costumes and state-of-the-art stage effect complete this spectacular show.
Insider Tips For Devdan Show
The best views of the show are from category A or VIP seats, but since the theatre holds approximately 700 seats, even the cheapest tickets provide unhindered views of the performance.
Check the Devdan official website as well as online partners like Viator, Klook, and Voyagin, for ticket deals and packages including dinner and shuttle transfers.
Advance tickets are available up to 3 months before the show.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start although guests are encouraged to arrive at 7pm. Once the show starts a 10-minute lockout period is enforced.
Prices range from Adult (Category C): Rp520,000 (USD$31.90), Child (Category C): Rp260,000 (USD$15.95), Adult (Category B): Rp845,000 (USD$51.83), Category B Child: Rp422,500 (USD$25.92), Category A Adult: Rp1,105,000 (USD$67.78), Category A Child: Rp552,500 (USD$33.89), VIP Rp1,560,000 (USD$95.69).
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How To Get There
Car
Free • 3 car parks at neighboring Bali Collection Mall accommodate up to 850 cars.
Motorbike
Free motorbike parking at neighboring Bali Collection Mall.
Shuttle
Free return shuttle for selected ticket categories from Nusa Dua, Benoa, Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak, and Sanur areas.
Tech & Photography
Wifi
Public wifi access: None
Photography
Photography allowed: Limited use (see tips below)
Tripod allowed: No
Selfie sticks allowed: Not encouraged
Tips: Photography is only permitted during the final 5 minutes of the show. A message on the screens prompts when photography is allowed. After the show, fully costumed dancers appear in front of the theater entrance for photos with audience members.
Drones
Drones allowed: No
Bags
Backpacks allowed: Yes
Secured bag lockers available: No
Food & Drink
Some ticket classes include a pre-show dinner. Several restaurants and cafes are located within the neighboring Bali Collection Mall.
Backstory
Devdan tells the story of 2 kids who wander away from their tour group in the jungle and find a chest full of treasures from all over Indonesia. Each treasure holds a key that takes the kids on a journey to 5 Indonesian islands: Bali, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Papua, each represented by a cultural story told in dance.
The word Devdan comes from the Sanskrit ‘Deva’ and ‘Dhana’, which means ‘God's Grace’. The show was launched in 2011 and has since been performed over a thousand times. It is still among Indonesia’s most popular shows and is regularly performed for Government officials. Devdan won the Indonesian Travel and Tourism Award in 2014.
Etiquette
- Clap your hands to show appreciation to the dancers.
- Turn your phone to silent before the show starts.
- Ask actors if it’s okay to take a photo before clicking the shutter.
- Shout or make loud noise during the show.
- Arrive late.
Scorecard
- Combination of traditional and modern choreography from rain dances to hip hop.
- Family-friendly show suitable for kids 5 years and above.
- Talent and skill of dancers.
- Variety of dance styles from battle re-enactments to circus-style aerial lifts.
- Overpriced tickets especially for premium categories.
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