Kecak, The Unique Dance From Bali
Friday, October 12, 2012
Kecak
is a traditional Balinese dance Indonesia. This dance was created in the 1930s
and played mainly by men. This dance is performed by many (tens or more) male
dancers who sat lined circle and with a certain rhythm called "cak"
and raised both arms, depicting the story of Ramayana when Rama's line of apes
help fight Ravana. However, Kecak dance usually called sanghyang ritual, where the
dancers will be in unconscious condition to communicate with God or the spirits
of the ancestors, and then convey their expectations to the community.
The
dancers were sitting in a circle wearing plaid fabric like a chessboard their
waist. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters
of Ramayana as Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman and Sugriva. Kecak dance songs
taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. In addition, the instrument is not in
use. Only used bracelet imposed on foot of dancers who portray the characters
of Ramayana.
Around
the 1930's Wayan Limbak worked with Germany painter Walter Spies to create the
Kecak Dance according to the tradition of the Ramayana story. Wayan Limbak popularizing
this dance around the world with his Balinese dance troupe. Whenever you come
to Bali island, you will see the Kecak dance. So, why not come and enjoy this
unique traditional dance?
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