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Ballet Kari Kari

Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Hanga Roa
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Ballets
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Lima, Peru
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Before I went to this show I had heard that Kari Kari had traveled abroad and had done big time performances. Once the show began-I certainly believed it! This is probably one of the best shows I've ever seen and I've been to a lot. The music, the dancing, the costumes all draw you in-sometimes literally- to feel like you... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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We really enjoyed the energy, music and dance of this group of young Rapanui entertainers. What a show! More

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Preston, Connecticut
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Really enjoyed the show. I would recommend that you reserve ahead to get the better seats rather than to get seated in the bleachers (very uncomfortable). The dancers are well rehearsed, energetic and enthusiastic. More

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Brasilia, DF
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Don´t miss Ballet Kari Kari. You're going to have more than one hour of total delight. The atmosphere is totally “local”, very authentic. The hotel manager had arranged everything for us (this is a common practice there!), booked front seats and contacted someone to drive us back. As we arrived early we decided to sit on a bleacher to get... More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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As the majority of reviews note this is a fun, high energy (for the dancers!) evening that is well worth seeing. All dancers are enthusiastic and clearly enjoying sharing their culture. Guests dancing is optional but many seemed to enjoy their moment on stage. Of course the shows main audience is tourists (it's how they fund the troupe after all)... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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The show they perform is a good representation of the real folk music and dance of the island. It last about 1 hour and a half. Expect tourists participation on the show (optional but enjoyable). Kids love it. Good value for money. More

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Florence, Italy
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

It is a very very touristic show, with girls and boys dancing and singing in costumes, people watching and being asked on stage to dance with them and great smiles. But believe me: it is kind of a touristic trap and there are other things to do on Easter Island. they do not sell food, only drinks, and the performing... More

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Vladivostok, Russia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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They enjoed by what they are doing and they doing it great. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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127 reviews 127 reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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Even though the Kari Kari ballet obviously caters to tourists, it's not cheesy and you have the feeling the dancers are really enjoying it. It's better to get there early in order to score seats in the front (the benches in the back are not as good). Recommended! More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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OK, I normally don't go for what can be considered a touristy polynesian review/show, but this one was a good one. The dancers really have lot of enthusiasm and energy for their art (how they can continue to keep smiling after what would be considered a rigorous cardio work out is beyond me) and it was fun. Tickets ran about... More

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