Baris Dance, Traditional Dance From Bali

Baris Dance is one of the traditional dance that comes from Bali. This dance is estimated to have existed since the mid-16th century. This assumption is based on information contained in the Sundanese Kidung, estimated to date from 1550 AD. In the text, there is a description of the existence of 7 types of baris dance that are performed in the cremation ceremony in East Java.



In addition, there is also a description that at the beginning of the emergence of this baris dance is part of religious rituals at the time. The type of baris dance associated with religious rituals is also called the ceremonial baris dance or the big baris dance. The dancers in this dance are usually performed between 8 and 40 people in groups, with various complementary items such as various traditional weapons, depending on the origin of the area of each dance.



The baris dance row is allegedly drawn from the night row, the storyline that began in about 1849 when it was initiated by Cokorda Gde Ngurah Saren who requested Bape Goya, the renowned dance instructor in that era to arrange rows of malelampahan and first performed in Tugu, Gianyar regency.



The movement in this baris dance tells the toughness of Balinese soldiers in the past. The shoulders of the dancers are lifted up to almost as high as the ears. Both arms of the dancers are almost always in a horizontal position with a firm motion. Other typical motion contained in the baris dance is a slip or motion of the eyes of the dancers who always change. This gesture describes the nature of the soldiers who are always on the lookout for the situation around him



The body composition in accompanying the baris dance usually consists of:

1. Pepeson part (Gilak), can be done on the mungkah mace, ngopak loud, ngalih pajeng, ngagem right and left, majalan najek dua (nayog), malpal.


2. Section Pengadeng (Bapang), can be done on the ngesed dawa and nyaregseg, ngagem bapang left and right, fantasy-delusion, wuta ngawa sari, ngetog.


3. Pekaad (Gilak Jerih), can be done on the makirig or makelid jerih, ngopak loud, malpal, gayal-gayal.

The dancers who are in this dance are all a man. Dancers will use a triangular crown decorated with shells on a vertical line on the top. In addition, the bodies of the dancers are wrapped in colorful costumes and look loose, dangle down, and rest on the shoulders. The costumes will expand when the dancers make a circular motion using one leg, so it will have a dramatic effect on the choreography that was delivered. Full clothing used in this dance is like using Badong, Awir, Trousers, Bludru clothes, stewel, Lamak, Kana bracelet, Gelungan and Keris.

The accompaniment in a show plays a very important role, because with the accompaniment of a show will look beautiful. Gambelan used in accompanying the Baris dance is Gong kebyar, Palegongan, Angklung kebyar, Gong distilled, Semar pegulingan, Gong Gede, Cumang kirang, Gambelan pajogedan, and Gambelan pegandrungan

Bumbung Dance, Erotic Dance From Bali

On the Island of Bali who does not know the bumbung dance? Bumbung dance is a phenomenal dance and very well known by the people of Bali. This dance comes from the Village Kalopaksa, District Seririt, Buleleng District. Bumbung dance is quite phenomenal due to experience a shift in the meaning of dance contained in it. From a simple dance then became an erotic dance and even got a nickname of porn dance.



History of the beginning of the creation of this dance statue began dance performances by a group of farmers in the village Lokapaksa. Accompanied by a set of gamelan instruments made of bamboo or called "ting klik", they fill the spare time in the midst of exhaustion in the cultivation of rice fields by displaying a simple dance. Although working with a simple, in fact dance this bumbung able to entertain the farmers at that time.



Moving from Lokapaksa Village, this art then expanded to several other villages in Buleleng District as well as in other districts in Bali to form sekaa-sekaa or dance groups. The rapid development of sekaa or group of bumbung dance in Buleleng, resulting in the emergence of competition among sekaa or a very competitive group. This is what forces them to innovate in creating new creations from dance bumbung so that sekaa or their group can still exist and also in demand by the community.



Freedom in creating new innovations in this bumbung dance resulted in its development became uncontrolled and even out of the grip. The bumbung dance which in the past has a meaning as a social and populist dance, but now it has been damaged by the irresponsible elements and even by naked eye joget this bumbung looks very bad. Currently, the barn dance is no longer seen as a simple dance but has turned into an erotic porn dance.



The emergence of this new creation creations dance creates concern from the provincial and local governments. Together they both conduct guidance targeting sekaa or bumbung dance groups that exist throughout Bali, including in Buleleng Regency. This coaching is useful to awaken the artists to maintain the original grip of the art of dance bumbung. So the dance is appropriate ethics and norms of decency that exist in society.



In addition to the guidance concerning the original grip, the team of instructors also suggested to the village pakraman to participate to suggest to the community to perform dance bumbung in accordance with the original grip and also still upholds the value of politeness in the community. Even the team of supervisors also plan that in the village of pakraman include a ban in staging the art of porn dance.

Huda Huda, Traditional Dances From North Sumatra

Huda Huda is a traditional dance originating from Simalungun Regency. This dance is performed only during the death ceremony for the elderly in Kab. Simalungun. The purpose of this dance is to entertain the family that has been abandoned and also as entertainment for the mourners. The development of this dance was originally used only by the royal family, but developed and used by the Simalungan community of various social classes.



The origin of Huda Huda or this masked dance is when the only child of the royal family dies. An empress or mother of the child suffers sadness until the child is not willing to be buried. Day after day the feelings of the empress were unchanged and still gloomy. This news also reached the ears of the people in the kingdom. Society then thinks of a way to entertain the empress so as not to continue to sad.



Nabon or a group of people who often talk at a meeting also created a variety of funny movements and cover his face with the beak of a hornbill and make a mask like a monkey animal. There are also those that make sounds or sounds to accompany the movement. They then danced at the palace grounds. The king also felt interested and very comforted when he saw the dance that is displayed.



Hearing the crowd in the courtyard, the empress was happy and so enjoyed the show. On this occasion, then the King gave orders to bury his son. Since then, this mask dance performance is shown when there is a grieving family.



However, today the appearance of this mask dance is very rarely done by the people of Simalungun and has changed in terms of its function. Not only as a means of entertainment for the bereaved, but also an art of the show for entertainment facilities for the community.

Barong Dance, Traditional Dance From Bali

Barong Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from Bali. This dance is one of heritage dances from pre Hindu culture, besides Sangyang dance. The word barong itself comes from the word bahruang, which means bears, a mythological animal that has supernatural powers and is regarded as a protective animal.



This dance uses a doll in the form of four-legged animals or early humans who have magical powers. But in reality in Bali, this barong doll is not only embodied in four-legged animals, but there are also two-legged.



Barong mask making material is made of wood that comes from haunted places, such as in the cemetery, therefore Barong is a sacred and highly sanctified by Hindus in Bali. The performances of this dance are without play and always start with a show demonstration accompanied by different gamelan instruments, such as using Babarongan gamelan, Batel gamelan, and Gong Kebyar gamelan.

The Development of Barong Dance

At first, the Barong was only depicted on four legs, but with its development, Barong is not only described today as an animal that has four legs but can also be two legs, sometimes even depicted as a human being. So, what exactly is the understanding of the Barong? Barong word comes from the sansakerta language, namely Bahruang which means bears. In Hindu mythology, the beast is considered to have supernatural powers and is also often referred to as a protective animal for living things. With this mythology, we can draw the conclusion that this Barong is a protective figure for living beings and the beneficiaries and also the goodness of the surrounding.

Types of Barong Dance

Lion barong is the most common barong found on the island of Bali. In each area of Bali has a guardian spirit in the forest or land. This protective spirit is described in the form of certain animals, such as:

Types of Barong

• Barong Ket, which is a barong shaped like a lion animal, this barong is the most common barong and symbolizes the spirit of goodness.


• Barong Landung, which is a giant tangible barong, this barong is influenced by Chinese culture and its form is similar to Ondel-ondel in Betawi.


• Barong Celeng, which is a wild boar-shaped barong.


• Barong Macan, a tiger-shaped barong or tiger.


• Dragon Barong, which is a dragon animal or snake-shaped barong.


• Barongan Pilangrejo, which is a barong shaped like a lion animal and comes from the juwangi district, this barong describes the symbol of savagery.

In addition to the types of barong above, there are also other types of barong, such as barong brutuk in the village Trunyan. This barong uses the feathers of banana leaves that have been dried and very sacred by the people in Trunyan. There is also a Barong which is generally performed specifically at Ngaben ceremony.