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The majority of Bali's population is Hindu. Balinese people strongly believe in the existence of evil spirits and also spirits and nature that has a magical power. To neutralize and also balance this situation, the Balinese perform a ceremony that is accompanied by religious dances, one of which is Sanghyang Dance. Sanghyang dance is usually danced in sacred ceremonies and aims to complement the ceremony used in expelling disease outbreaks in certain areas. This Sanghyang dance cannot be enjoyed at any time and also not in any place. This dance is different from the dance that has been modified into a public performance such as dance lines, dance barong kecak, legong dance, and other dances. This Sanghyang Dance consists of several types, among them are Sanghyang Dewa, Sanghyang Dangklik, Sanghyang Deling, Sanghyang Celeng, Sanghyang Dedari, Sanghyang Penyalin, Sanghyang Bumbung, Sanghyang Medi, Sanghyang Sengkrong, Sanghyang Kidang, Sanghyang Janger, and Sanghyang Jaran. Sanghyang...

Pendet Dance is a welcome dance or Balinese welcome dance and is a very famous traditional Balinese dance. This dance is performed at a ceremony such as welcoming big guests or other cultural events. Pendet dance is usually played by a female dancer with a bowl containing all kinds of flowers that became his trademark. History of Pendet Dance Pendet Dance was originally a traditional dance part of the piodalan ceremony in Pura or other holy places which as an expression of gratitude and respect from the people of Bali in order to welcome the presence of the gods who descend from khayangan. This dance has become an integral part of the spiritual life of the community there. Starting from there, one of the artists from Bali that I Wayan Rindi inspired and wanted to change the dance into a welcome dance. Assisted by Ni Ketut Reneng, the two also created Pendet Dance as a welcome dance with four dancers. This dance was later developed and refined by I Wayang Baratha by adding the number of...