Most Balinese dance performances are held in the evenings. This set of photos was taken at Balinese dance event. Dancers and musicians in beautiful costumes will perform the Balinese dances. Most of these dances have their origins in the Hindu Javanese and Indian traditions and are deeply connected to the island’s religious beliefs. Traditionally, Balinese dances were performed for celebrations or temple ceremonies.

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Ballet was a Renaissance dance of the Italian court in the past. It was performed by men as any form of acting was considered disgraceful to women. Men dressed as women danced female parts. Ballet is often considered French but the first ballets were danced in Italy. Since that times has changed a lot and ballet has evolved to its modern form.