Kecak is one kind of traditional dance from Bali that is riveting the audience. The uniqueness of motion and mysticism in the show make this a very special dance for the tourists both domestic and foreign tourists who witnessed it when visited Bali. No wonder the dance created by Wayan modulus is very well known to foreign countries.
Definition
Kecak is one of the traditional arts of Bali which was created in 1930 by the range of a dancer at the same time the artist from Bali Wayan modulus. As an artist Wayan modulus of course very familiar with the other artists, namely Walter Spies, who is a painter of the German state is one intimate friend Wayan modulus. The two friends that is the originator of Kecak very famous until today.
The dance is often played by men has now become one of the icons of Balinese culture that is sufficiently received praise by the tourists visiting Bali.
Although the movements performed by the dancers as very simple, but the disposition of the dancers, amounting to quite a lot ranging from tens to thousands of people made a motion that is played as very unique and interesting.
Staging and traditional Balinese dance performances can be easily we have witnessed in some areas such as Uluwatu Bali, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Ubud and Gianyar Bali.
Nan expression of the dancers amaze the audience dumbfounded will make their appearance. On the other hand almost no musical accompaniment, only voices and chanting the words that read "cak-cak-cak-cak" sound in the accompanying dance moves.
If we can see Kecak from beginning to end, then we will understand the storyline presented from movements performances by the dancers.
Enthusiastic people of Bali will be sustainability and the preservation of traditional art makes a lot of people interested to learn and do a dance created by this Wayan modulus. Not surprisingly, almost all youth bali especially the male is able to perform this dance movement by sitting in a circle. The dancers wearing typical clothes patterned black and white squares like a chessboard. From 1970 Kecak continues to increase, even local governments to make this dance as a cultural icon of Bali.
History and Development
Kecak dance is a dance that is initiated and created by the artist from Bali Wayan modulus and a friend from Germany. At his initial appearance of this type of dance created inadvertently taken from a traditional dance cult known as Shangyang. Trance is a type of traditional Balinese dance performed in religious ceremonies such as refuse reinforcements and driving a plague.
From a staging Sanghyang is then Puppet Limbak with Walter Spies innovate to create a dance movement as a manifestation of their love of the arts and culture of Bali.
One type of dance art is presented by the dancers who sit in a circle and say the words "cak-cak-cak-cak" simultaneously, because this dance is also named as "Kecak". Movement of the hand is presented in the show actually tells a story of Ramayana that the events Dewi Shinta abducted by Ravana. Until the end of the show is usually a dance presents the story of Dewi Sintha liberation of the hands of Ravana.
To support the story presented in a traditional Balinese dance performance there must be some figures that played a major role as Hanuman, Sugriva, Dewi Shinta, Rhama, and Ravana.
In the 70s Puppet Limbak work hard to promote and introduce Kecak to foreign countries. In addition to introducing the uniqueness of the dance performances is of course the area of origin of this art in the world soared International which then attract foreign tourists to visit Bali.
In the development of a dance performance that also tells the story of the puppet is played by men amounts to infinite. There are times when presented by dozens of people, but in certain events there are also displayed en masse by thousands of dancers.
Kecak development from initial creation to now it can be said quite encouraging. In addition to public enthusiasm for art arable Bali Wayan modulus turns the tourists visiting Bali are also very interested in watching a performance of this art movement. No wonder if the local government to make Kecak as one of the icons of art and culture of the area.
The Monkey Dance is also given as a designation of traditional Balinese dance on this one. It is given as one of the scenes in the dance performances using fire property and the main character that acts as an ape / Hanoman.
Function Kecak
As has been inscribed above, Kecak dance is a dance which originated from the creation upaca Shangyang. Because Shangyang ceremony is a kind of sacred activity and should only be done in the temple then Wayan modulus of inspiration to innovate Shangyang movement became famous dance moves to foreign countries.
The function Kecak can be grouped broadly as follows
As a means of entertainment
The creation of this dance movement consciously done to demonstrate a typical Balinese art in the general population. The dance is intended as a means of entertainment for both the local community and for the tourists who flock to Bali.
Efforts to preserve culture
In a ceremonial dance that originated from Sanghyang also include stories and story lines from the beginning to the end of the show. Puppet story in the lift in a dance movement is a new innovation in an attempt to preserve Hindu culture, especially in the story of Ramayana.
Musical Accompaniment
Almost no musical accompaniment Kecak except rattling sound, and the sound of the dancers, which reads "cak-cak-cak-cak". Although no particular musical instrument as other dances but precisely here lies the uniqueness of the dance.
Voice blared compact and sometimes unique tones create a very interesting weeks to be heard over dance moves performed by the dancers.
Rattling sound was heard from the property dance worn by the dancers especially the main characters in the Balinese performing arts.
Property Anything In Kecak?
Similarly serampang twelve dance and dance gambyong Surakarta, Kecak dance also has a distinctive property that characterizes a traditional art performances. The property used in the show are as follows:
Shawl
- Scarf or cloth that is worn by the dancers Kecak has a checkered pattern with black and white to resemble a chessboard.
- The property is worn either on the wrist and partially also on the ankle. Kicringan bracelet is the clanging noises when the dance movements performed.
- The existence of a property offerings as dance Kecak makes this a very unique and visible sacred. Moreover, the origin of dance movements derived from a traditional ceremony Sanghyang make this dance is also seen mystic among the audience.
- There are at least 3 masks worn by the dancer who plays the main character of Hanuman, Sugriva, and Ravana in the story presented during the dance takes place.
Broadly speaking, in the performing arts Kecak there is some uniqueness, the uniqueness among others are on:
1 Movement
Dance moves in a good performance at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Ubud, as well as other places looks like someone is doing a ceremonial worship at Shangyang.
2 Music accompaniment
Musical accompaniment in the Kecak dance is quite unique. Because almost no music played to accompany the show. Music is heard on dance presentation typical of Bali this one just sounds of jingling bracelets grincingan worn by the dancers. While others just the sound comes from the mouth of the dancers who shouted to each other as if to say "smack-smack-smack-to-cak-cak-cak".
3 Drama
Drama played in staging the Ramayana tells the story of the liberation effort Dewi Shinta of the hands of Ravana performed by Rama and some companions.
Story In Dance
As we mentioned above, Kecak dance performance that serves as an attempt to preserve the culture here storyline presented in a staging is usually a story of Dewi Shinta kidnapped by Ravana, and Rama effort in freeing Dewi Shinta of the hands of Ravana. Broadly speaking there are 5 parts that tells the story thus:
Part 1
- Telling about the existence of Rama and Shinta Dewi in the woods that followed the emergence of the golden deer. In the end this story part 1 Shinta successfully abducted by Ravana and taken to the kingdom of Lanka Ravana.
- In the second part of this Dewi Shinta captive in the kingdom of Lanka with guarded Trijata who was the nephew of Ravana. In this scene looks Shita grieve amid the events that happened to him and very much hope the arrival of Rama frees himself from Ravana.
- In this section also Hanuman appeared as a messenger of Rama and Shinta Dewi hinted to that Rama would come and save her. At the end of this second part Hanuman mempora damaging buildings palace of Lanka by burning some of the palace buildings and gardens.
- Tells the story of the arrival of Rama to the land of Lanka with his army to liberate Dewi Shinta of captivity Ravana. At the beginning of the battle against the forces of Rama defeat Ravana.
- After a prayer to the god Rama rescue eagle came from the influence of magic performed by descendants of Ravana.
- The battle between Rama and Ravana re-occurring and more exciting. In this section Sugriva ordered King Rama defeated Megananda.
- Is pucak of Kecak dance show which tells the story of the victory of Rama over Ravana thus managed to find Dewi Shinta and release of Ravana. The story ends with the meeting back Rama and Shinta Dewi as well as some troops Rama parties such as Hanuman and Sugriva.
Understanding Kecak Dance is one of the traditional arts of Bali which was created in 1930 by the range of a dancer at the same time the artist from Bali Wayan modulus. In addition to public enthusiasm for art arable Bali Wayan modulus turns the tourists visiting Bali are also very interested in watching a performance of this art movement. No wonder if the local government to make this dance as one of the icons of art and culture of the area.
Balinese dance serves as a means of entertainment as well attempt melestari Hindu culture in Bali. In this dance almost no musical accompaniment but rattling noise and the sound of "smack-smack-smack-smack" of the dancers.
The property used in this dance, among others, plaid cloth, masks, bracelets kicringan, and place offerings. Sendra This dance tells the story of the Ramayana events Dewi Shinta kidnapped by Ravana to release conducted by Rama and his troops.
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