When the Dutch colonial government entered into Bali, bali classical art began to crumble. With the defeat of the local government and with the new leaders in Bali, the center of artistic development moved to the small villages, and to the development of tourism. Year 30 to 50s is the best decade, narrative theater can still survive, while the solo dance performances appear everywhere, supported by new, more dynamic music called gong Kebyar. This trend lasted until the 60s and 70s with the advent of colossal ballet, featuring stories of ancient India Java and adapted to the needs of the audience in modern times.
Dance & Religion
Balinese dance can not be separated from religion. Bit offerings of food and flowers to be prepared even just to dance used to entertain tourists. Before starting the show, many dancers praying beforehand in the temple in their own homes, begging'taksu' (inspiration) from the gods.
In the tradition of this heritage, many people say that peace and harmony derived from the protection afforded by the gods and ancestors. Dance in this context may have some specific functions such as:
- As a means places for the god who is down to earth, the dancer will serve as a haven from the gods. This dance including dance Sang Hyang Dedari with a little girl who possessed, and Sang Hyang Jaran dance, a dance of fire.
- As a means to welcome the gods who came into the world as Pendet, rejang and sutri.
- As a consolation to the gods who came into the world like dance masks and puppets.
The role of this dance is very important and is the key to all intents and purposes is obtained in a ceremony. In the puppet show, the puppeteer is often regarded as the "pastor" who gives holy water.
Besides functioning in religious ceremonies, dances and drama also has a religious meaning-laden contents. it is often said that the drama is the preferred media for traditional Balinese people. The story is performed normally associated with the ceremony being implemented. During a wedding ceremony, will be shown the story of the wedding. When the funeral ceremony, which featured stories is the story of a knight who fell into "hell". The comedian (penasar) carries a story by lifting materials on religious and social issues that uses language Kawi (Old Javanese).
Posture typical of Balinese dance is a position that is half-bent legs, chest lifted to one side with elbow raised and lowered in a gesture to show the flexibility of the hand and fingers. Secra symmetrical chest with arms raised. When the arm to the right, then to the left chest lifted and vice versa.
Aside from the costume worn, figures of men and women can be recognized from a particular emphasis on -gerakan movement. Legs of the woman bent and clenched, feet opened, so it will give the impression that sensual body arched backward. The feet of the men made their shoulders curved and lifted, with the more dominant movement to give the impression of strength. The dance movements follow each other in between each other with continuous movement without a break and there is no movement jump (except for some vicious characters and animals)
Each basic movements (agem), such as the opening curtain or while holding the fabric, has turned to other forms of agem through the success of other movements that away. The development of one series to the other series and changes in motion from left to right or vice versa is marked with a small beat called angsel. Ekspesi is enhanced by facial expression: tangkep. Even the eyes joined the dance, as seen on the dance line and Trunajaya.
Balinese dance
Tambulilingan dance or dance of bees .
Residents of Bali as a blend of a coarse joke seriousness with which everything is seen from the dance . In general, this dance is simple and straight like a comedy to the nobles where you can cheer and away from the stage when the villain appears . Some dances have an element of seriousness offset joke humble character . Comedian figures usually bring the audience into the story line , usually the main character is a humble using ancient Javanese language and the comedian ( usually steward of the comedian ) using everyday language .
Kecak Dance
" Cak - cak - cak . " Obsessive sound of the choir stand through time suddenly appeared from behind the trees . Then darkness enveloped the stage . Ratusa shirtless man sitting in a circle under the light of an oil lamp flickering . " Cak - Cak " . They then began dancing with the sound generated from their cries , hands raised in the air and their bodies moved together . It is a unique Kecak , the most famous dance among Balinese dances others .
Barong and Kris Dance
Barong and Kris as dance Kecak . Barong and Kris is the battle between the spirit of good against evil spirits . Barong could take various forms, but this takes the form of Barong dance Keket , the most sacred Barong among other barong . Barong Keket is a strange creature , half dog and half tiger hairy played by two people . The opponent is Rangda . Barong has a good personality and protect the village of Rangda , but Barong also an ignorant and compassionate figure . Barong appears to the temple courtyard , menghentakan jaw as gamelan , dance and enjoy the support of some of the men who carry a dagger . Rangda then revealed his form , his long tongue protruding , long breasts beroyang - rocking , human entrails around his neck , long fangs out of his mouth and long claws in the air.
Legong Dance
Legong dance is a dance of the most graceful Balinese dance among others , and for lovers of Balinese dance , this dance is the most absorbing . Legong dancer is a little girl who beruisa eight or nine years . An important thing attached to Legong dancer is he will continue to be remembered as a great Legong dancer despite the golden age more than 50 years ago .
And there are many more kinds of Balinese dance....
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