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Class : PBI 4
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Reog Ponorogo (Ponorogo)
Comparable to its eeriness of mystical depictions and symbolism, Reog was supposed to be performed only at the night of the full moon. The dance tells the story of a great battle between the King of Ponorogo and a lion-like mythical creature. One of the most-anticipated moments is when the mythical creature lifts a 50kg of weight using only its teeth. Aside from supernatural overtones, Reog is very interesting to watch because of the extravagant costume and lively, agile movements coming from 20-30 dancers at once.
Legong Dance (Bali)
One of the most popular and culturally significant Balinese dance, Legong dancers have enjoyed high status and recognition in society. In ancient times, only royal families have the privilege to enjoy the exquisiteness of this dance, which includes intricate fingers and feet movements and demonstrative facial expressions, accentuated with sophisticated traditional costume.
Kecak Dance (Bali)
Widely known among international tourists as the “fire dance”, Kecak indeed features some extreme fire actions in some episodes, making it best performed at dusk. As many as 150 male dancers are involved in a performance, sitting around a fire wearing nothing more than sacred Balinese sarongs. Their neatly-coordinated movement was harmoniously accompanied by rhythms sung by the dancers themselves. Kecak is a kinesthetic portrayal of one episode in the Ramayana epic, and many believe it’s influenced by a trance exorcism ritual.
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