Bali is an area that can be considered Meksikonya Indonesia. The island is usually called the Island of God has many natural panorama that has been recognized internationally. Besides, it turns out that Bali not only offers the beauty of nature, but also a myriad of cultural richness, including traditional Balinese dances.
Kinds of Traditional Balinese Dance:
1. Trunajaya Dance
Trunajaya Dance comes from the word Teruna. The word is derived from the word youth found from the creation of Pan Wandres in his journey and perfected by I Gde Manik.
This dance tells of a man who wants to captivate a woman, visible from every stride of her dance movements where the legs are spaced like horses. Even so, along with the development of this era of dance is not only brought by men. Women can participate, even by 2 people at a time.
When in the study, the dancers always staring at his eyes and firmly move-dance movements, creepy impression but this is to show male virility. This dance is usually always accompanied by gamelan music Gong Kebyar, can be staged anywhere because it aims for entertainment only.
2. Barong Dance
Barong, from what he said is similar to the lion dance? But this dance is not from China. Indonesia itself has a Barong dance which is inherited long before the existence of Hinduism.
This dance tells about the feud between the virtues symbolized by the barong, and the evil described by the figure of a ramp.
According to some literature, Barong word comes from the origin of the word "Bahruang" which means bear. Walaupung so, the form of the animals described can vary depending on the type of Barong dance that is brought, there Barong Bangkal, Barong Macan, Barong Asu, Barong Gajah, Barong Blasblasan, Barong Landung and the most famous, Barong Keket or Barong Ket between tiger, lion and cow.
This dance is usually danced by 2 men, one is playing the head and the other is in the tail.Barong body used to dance in general made of leather and decorated with carvings - Balinese carvings are equipped with mirror ornament glass pieces that make it look shiny.Barong hair is made of fibers fibers, although some are made of crow's hair. As for the mask, usually made of wood that grows in places that are considered sacred or haunted.This dance is accompanied by Gong Kebyar gamelan, Batel gamelan and Babarongan gamelan.
3. Legong Dance
In the royal period of Bali, this dance is only displayed in the palace environment. The word Legong itself comes from the origin of the word "Leg" which has the meaning of flexible and "gong" which can be interpreted as a gamelan .Therefore, this dance has a graceful movement that is accompanied by a traditional Balinese gamelan called Semar Pegulingan. In addition, the dancers who played Legong using a fan, except the character Condong.
In Bali, there are several types of Legong Dance that developed over time, namely Legong Keraton or Legong Lasem, Legong Legong Bawa, Legong Jobog, Legong Smaradahana, Legong Sudarsana and Legong Kuntul.
4. Kecak Dance
Who does not know Kecak dance?Kecak Dance is a Balinese traditional dance that has been very famous and has become one of the typical performances that hunted the tourists.
This dance was created by Wayan Limbak and Walter Spies in 1930 by German artists, this dance tells epic Ramayana and the average of all dancers is male. The number of dancers who bring Kecak Dance can amount to tens or even more.
If you take a walk to Bali for about 30 minutes to see the Kecak Dance show, you will see the dancers sitting in a circle and calling "cak" while raising both arms. It depicts ape army while helping Rama against Ravana. There is also a dancer who plays the characters - figures Ramayana.
This dance is often praised by foreign tourists for its uniqueness, though it only reads "chaked" but some groups sound it with a different tap, when you listen to a group of men who ring your word "cak" as if listening to thousands of people who are ringing the word "cak". This is the uniqueness of kecak dance. This dance is presented very simply, but the mystical atmosphere still exists.
5. Pendet Dance
at first, this Balinese traditional dance is a dance of worship that is displayed in temples in Bali.
Pendet dance can be called as a welcome form for the descent of the gods to the world. As time went on, the dance artists on the island of Bali transformed the dance into a welcome dance.
The modern version of Pendet Dance was made by I Wayan Rindi in the 1950s. I wayan Rindi is a lifelong artist who observes all Balinese dances, along with the age of I Wayan Rindi loves Balinese culture, so as a Pendet dance teacher from generation to generation, he also created a special Pendet dance choreograper opening ceremony of Asian Games in Jakarta. Dance Pendet choreograper created to be danced by approximately 800 people, which was originally danced by 5 people.
6. Line Dance
As the name implies line dance, this dance is formed with the position of line lined up.
Baris dance is one of Balinese traditional dances which was originally a form of ritual , but along with the times of this dance became the dance of entertainment. Row Dance was created in the mid-16th century.
In this dance, the dancer moves his body like a warring hero, this dance is shown about the courage of the Balinese warriors who are fighting in defense of the King.
This dance is also usually performed by at least 8 to at most 40 men. Costume fashions for this dance are badog, lamak, awir, velvet shirt, trousers, and others, such as knights complete with headdress, back and chest. However, the costumes of the dancers worn in each area of Bali can vary because each region has its own distinctive Baris Dance. This dance is included in the sacred dance so it is only performed during special celebrations and sacred ceremonies.
7. Panji Semirang Dance
This dance was created by an artist named I Nyoman Kaler in 1942. Panji Semirang dance is considered a dance performance, which demonstrated outside the temple.
This dance tells of a princess named Galuh Candrakirana who was wandering and disguised as a man by the name of Raden Panji. The odyssey was carried out by the princess after she lost her husband. Usually danced by female dancers who act as men.
Initially danced by Luh Cawan, one of the students I Nyoman Kaler.
In this dance, you will see the dancers who open their eyes wide open like someone who is angry, peppered with a smile but still with a fierce eye. There is a change of mimic in some movements.
8. Puspanjali Dance
Puspanjali is a Balinese traditional dance which is a welcome form. Puspanjali is a combination of the meaning of the word "puspa" and "anjali" where when put together "respect as flowers". Its meaning honors the guests like a flower.
This dance is performed by a group of 5 to 7 female dancers. This dance is inspired by dances performed at the Rejang ceremony depicting a group of women who are happy with the arrival of guests who stop by their area.
This dance was created in 1989 by Balinese dance actors named NLN Swasthi Wijaya and I Nyoman Windha who is the companion drummer.
9. Margapati Dance
The word Margapati is derived from the word Marga which means road , and starch means death . When united means the road to death.
Created by Nyoman Kaler in 1942, this dance illustrates the miscarriage of a woman's life.Therefore, this dance brings many male dance movements even though the dancers are usually female. If seen, the dance movements like a lurk and get ready to pounce on its prey.
Kinds of Traditional Balinese Dance:
1. Trunajaya Dance
Trunajaya Dance comes from the word Teruna. The word is derived from the word youth found from the creation of Pan Wandres in his journey and perfected by I Gde Manik.
This dance tells of a man who wants to captivate a woman, visible from every stride of her dance movements where the legs are spaced like horses. Even so, along with the development of this era of dance is not only brought by men. Women can participate, even by 2 people at a time.
When in the study, the dancers always staring at his eyes and firmly move-dance movements, creepy impression but this is to show male virility. This dance is usually always accompanied by gamelan music Gong Kebyar, can be staged anywhere because it aims for entertainment only.
2. Barong Dance
Barong, from what he said is similar to the lion dance? But this dance is not from China. Indonesia itself has a Barong dance which is inherited long before the existence of Hinduism.
This dance tells about the feud between the virtues symbolized by the barong, and the evil described by the figure of a ramp.
According to some literature, Barong word comes from the origin of the word "Bahruang" which means bear. Walaupung so, the form of the animals described can vary depending on the type of Barong dance that is brought, there Barong Bangkal, Barong Macan, Barong Asu, Barong Gajah, Barong Blasblasan, Barong Landung and the most famous, Barong Keket or Barong Ket between tiger, lion and cow.
This dance is usually danced by 2 men, one is playing the head and the other is in the tail.Barong body used to dance in general made of leather and decorated with carvings - Balinese carvings are equipped with mirror ornament glass pieces that make it look shiny.Barong hair is made of fibers fibers, although some are made of crow's hair. As for the mask, usually made of wood that grows in places that are considered sacred or haunted.This dance is accompanied by Gong Kebyar gamelan, Batel gamelan and Babarongan gamelan.
3. Legong Dance
In the royal period of Bali, this dance is only displayed in the palace environment. The word Legong itself comes from the origin of the word "Leg" which has the meaning of flexible and "gong" which can be interpreted as a gamelan .Therefore, this dance has a graceful movement that is accompanied by a traditional Balinese gamelan called Semar Pegulingan. In addition, the dancers who played Legong using a fan, except the character Condong.
In Bali, there are several types of Legong Dance that developed over time, namely Legong Keraton or Legong Lasem, Legong Legong Bawa, Legong Jobog, Legong Smaradahana, Legong Sudarsana and Legong Kuntul.
4. Kecak Dance
Who does not know Kecak dance?Kecak Dance is a Balinese traditional dance that has been very famous and has become one of the typical performances that hunted the tourists.
This dance was created by Wayan Limbak and Walter Spies in 1930 by German artists, this dance tells epic Ramayana and the average of all dancers is male. The number of dancers who bring Kecak Dance can amount to tens or even more.
If you take a walk to Bali for about 30 minutes to see the Kecak Dance show, you will see the dancers sitting in a circle and calling "cak" while raising both arms. It depicts ape army while helping Rama against Ravana. There is also a dancer who plays the characters - figures Ramayana.
This dance is often praised by foreign tourists for its uniqueness, though it only reads "chaked" but some groups sound it with a different tap, when you listen to a group of men who ring your word "cak" as if listening to thousands of people who are ringing the word "cak". This is the uniqueness of kecak dance. This dance is presented very simply, but the mystical atmosphere still exists.
5. Pendet Dance
at first, this Balinese traditional dance is a dance of worship that is displayed in temples in Bali.
Pendet dance can be called as a welcome form for the descent of the gods to the world. As time went on, the dance artists on the island of Bali transformed the dance into a welcome dance.
The modern version of Pendet Dance was made by I Wayan Rindi in the 1950s. I wayan Rindi is a lifelong artist who observes all Balinese dances, along with the age of I Wayan Rindi loves Balinese culture, so as a Pendet dance teacher from generation to generation, he also created a special Pendet dance choreograper opening ceremony of Asian Games in Jakarta. Dance Pendet choreograper created to be danced by approximately 800 people, which was originally danced by 5 people.
6. Line Dance
As the name implies line dance, this dance is formed with the position of line lined up.
Baris dance is one of Balinese traditional dances which was originally a form of ritual , but along with the times of this dance became the dance of entertainment. Row Dance was created in the mid-16th century.
In this dance, the dancer moves his body like a warring hero, this dance is shown about the courage of the Balinese warriors who are fighting in defense of the King.
This dance is also usually performed by at least 8 to at most 40 men. Costume fashions for this dance are badog, lamak, awir, velvet shirt, trousers, and others, such as knights complete with headdress, back and chest. However, the costumes of the dancers worn in each area of Bali can vary because each region has its own distinctive Baris Dance. This dance is included in the sacred dance so it is only performed during special celebrations and sacred ceremonies.
7. Panji Semirang Dance
This dance was created by an artist named I Nyoman Kaler in 1942. Panji Semirang dance is considered a dance performance, which demonstrated outside the temple.
This dance tells of a princess named Galuh Candrakirana who was wandering and disguised as a man by the name of Raden Panji. The odyssey was carried out by the princess after she lost her husband. Usually danced by female dancers who act as men.
Initially danced by Luh Cawan, one of the students I Nyoman Kaler.
In this dance, you will see the dancers who open their eyes wide open like someone who is angry, peppered with a smile but still with a fierce eye. There is a change of mimic in some movements.
8. Puspanjali Dance
Puspanjali is a Balinese traditional dance which is a welcome form. Puspanjali is a combination of the meaning of the word "puspa" and "anjali" where when put together "respect as flowers". Its meaning honors the guests like a flower.
This dance is performed by a group of 5 to 7 female dancers. This dance is inspired by dances performed at the Rejang ceremony depicting a group of women who are happy with the arrival of guests who stop by their area.
This dance was created in 1989 by Balinese dance actors named NLN Swasthi Wijaya and I Nyoman Windha who is the companion drummer.
9. Margapati Dance
The word Margapati is derived from the word Marga which means road , and starch means death . When united means the road to death.
Created by Nyoman Kaler in 1942, this dance illustrates the miscarriage of a woman's life.Therefore, this dance brings many male dance movements even though the dancers are usually female. If seen, the dance movements like a lurk and get ready to pounce on its prey.
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