For those of you who have been on holiday in Bali or just looking for information about the tour in Bali, of course you will not be foreign anymore with Kecak Dance because information about this dance is very easy to get in every search engine available on the internet and usually in every information about Bali on the internet then information about kecak dance will certainly be found there. Kecak Dance became very popular for tourists visiting Bali since this dance was developed for commercial activities during the era of 1930'an, although far earlier in the royal period in Bali, Balinese dance can only be performed and watched at certain moments only when the activities of religion in pretense all over Bali.
Kecak dance is the most unique type of Balinese dance because it is not accompanied by a musical instrument or gamelan, but is accompanied by a choir by a group of male dancer totaling ± 70 people. Kecak dance comes from a sacred dance that is often called dance Sang Hyang is a dance that performed only for certain times during religious ceremonies. In the dance of Sang Hyang, dancers who are possessing spirits will communicate with the Gods or the ancestors who have been sanctified, through the media of the dancers the ancestors and the Gods will deliver his says. At the time of possession of spirits or possessions, dancers often perform acts that are beyond what they usually do, such as doing very dangerous movements or making voices that they never used before.
What is Kecak Dance?
Kecak Dance is a traditional art of a typical dance art from Bali. The dance depicts the story of Pewayangan, especially the Ramayana story which is performed with the art of motion and dance. Kecak Dance is one of the most famous traditional art in Bali. In addition to the cultural heritage, Kecak Dance is also one of the attractions of tourists who come there.
The Origin of Kecak Dance
According to historical sources, this Kecak Dance was created in 1930 by Balinese artists Wayan Limbak and Walter Spies, a German painter. This dance is inspired by Sang Hyang rituals and parts of the Ramayana story. Sang Hyang ritual itself is a dance tradition where the dancers are in an unconscious condition and communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors then convey his hopes to the community. Kecak Dance name itself is taken the word "cak .. cak .. cak" which is often shouted the members who surround the dancers, So this dance is known by the name of Kecak Dance.
Kecak Dance Show
In the show, the dance begins with the incense burning, then the entourage entourage enters the stage while echoing the word "cak .. cak .. cak". Then they form a circular line, which in the middle is used for dancing. In this Kecak Dance show the dancers play the plays in the Ramayana story, such as Rama, Shinta, Rahwana, and other characters. Movement in this dance is not too fixated on grip, so that the dancers are more flexible in moving and focus on the story only. Sometimes there are also some funny scenes that are danced by the dancers. In addition, some attractive scenes are also displayed such as fire games and other attractions. this is what makes Kecak Dance has a sacred impression but also entertaining.
Dance Kecak Companion
Kecak Dance is one of the art of dance drama that is very unique. In contrast to the arts in general, in the Kecak Dance show does not use any musical instrument. Kecak Dance is only accompanied by the sound of shouting members who surround the dancers and the sound of rattle tied at the feet of the dancers. For members of the voice assistant usually consists of 50 people or more. In the companion member is also composed of members who served as, tone control, soloist, and Dalang that set the course of the story.
Kecak Dance Clothes
In the show dancers use the costume in accordance with the plays he played. This costume is almost the same as Wayang Wong, but with a typical Balinese style. While the accompanist usually only use black pants and black-and-white plaid fabric. In addition, some accessories like flowers are tucked in one of their ears.
Kecak Dance Development
Besides as a cultural heritage, Kecak Dance becomes one of the attractions for the tourists who come there. In Bali alone almost all regions have their own Kecak Dance Group. In its development, Kecak Dance is also experienced development, both in terms of performances, the number of dancers, stories and plays played. This is done as an effort of the artists to make Kecak Dance more popular and known by the public.
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