Our Mission
Tari Bali Seattle is a community group dedicated to the teaching and performance of traditional Balinese dance in the Seattle area. In Bali, dance is performed as an offering to the gods, a means of communicating with the divine, and a way to invite blessings or dispel negative energies. Beyond its sacred significance, Balinese dance fosters community during ceremonies and celebrations and captivates audiences with its intricate gestures closely tied to the shimmering sounds of gamelan music. Tari Bali Seattle aims to share the rich cultural heritage of Balinese dance, fostering appreciation and understanding of this beautiful art form.
About Us
Susan Lamberth (she/her) leads the Sunday dance class. She is an inveterate dancer of many forms, but finds Balinese dance to be the most deeply satisfying. She has studied and performed Balinese dance since 2006 in Bali and as a member of Gamelan Sekar Jaya in Berkeley, California. She has a PhD in Anthropology with a research focus on Balinese dance and is a History teacher at University Prep in Seattle.
