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Thengul Dance is a traditional dance inspired by Wayang thengul from Bojonegoro, East Java Province. In this dance is usually performed dancers in groups with movements, expressions, and costumes that resemble the Thengul Puppet. Thengul dance is in addition created for the art, as well as a form of appreciation and effort in raising the art of Thengul Puppet that is currently almost drowned. History of Thengul Dance According to historical sources, this dance was created in 1991 by Joko Santoso and Ibnu Sutawa. Initially, they were asked by the Department of Education and Culture of Bojonegoro Regency to create a new creations dance that will be displayed in the cultural week of East Java province. Once so and displayed at the event, it got a very good reception by winning the best performance category. From there Thengul Dance is widely known by the public. Thengul Dance Performance Thengul dance is usually displayed by 7 (seven) female dancers in costume and also the makeup of white...

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Soya-Soya Dance is a traditional dance originating from North Maluku. Although the current Soya-Soya dance is only shown in the opening of an event or at the time of welcoming guests of honor, this Soya-soya Dance plays an important role to the people of North Maluku. In the past, this Soya-soya Dance was a dance that was featured in the welcome troops after the war. Soya-soya dance is a dance of war that was created by Sultan Baabullah as an encouragement of the troops of Ternate after the death of Sultan Khairun. Sultan Khairun was the father of Sultan Baabullah who was killed while capturing the Nostra Senora del Rosario Castle (Castle Kastela) from the Portuguese hand on February 25, 1570. At that time, Soya-soya dance was interpreted as a war of liberation dance from the hands of the Portuguese. In the Soya-soya Dance, the clothing worn by the dancers is white and combined with a connection that resembles a red, black, yellow, and also green skirt. The dancers will also use a yell...

Seudati Dance is one of traditional dance arts originating from Aceh Province. This dance is believed to be a new form of Ratoh or Ratoih Dance, which is a dance that develops in the coastal areas of Aceh. Ratoh or Ratoih Dance will usually be staged to start the cockfighting game, as well as in various other social rituals, such as welcoming harvest and also during a full moon. After Islam came, there was an acculturation process, and resulted in Seudati Dance, as we have known today. This dance originally developed in an area called Gigieng Village, District Simpang Tiga, Pidie District, which raised by Tam Tam. Furthermore, this seudati dance also developed in Didoh Village, Mutiara Sub-district, Pidie District, under the care of Sheikh Ali Didoh. On the way, this seudati dance is quite developed in North Aceh, Pidie, and also East Aceh, and to this day can even be found throughout the Aceh region. The word seudati itself comes from Arabic, ie shahadati or shahadatain, which means i...

Dance plates or in the local language is Piriang Dance is a traditional dance art that comes from the Minangkabau tribe, from the city of Solok, West Sumatra. This dance uses a plate as the main instrument. Plates placed on the top of the palm are swung and twisted with quick and regular movements and with fixed plates in the adhesive state with the palm of the hand. History of Dance Plate It is widely rumored that this dance was originally a ritual of the local people's gratitude to the Gods after the harvest season. In this ritual, these plates will contain a variety of food offerings brought and presented to the Gods through an artistic gesture. After the Islamic era, dance plates are no longer used as a medium of worship, but as a mere entertainment, which is often performed in various events crowd. Movement in Dance Plate Dance plate presents a variety of motion series of the attraction of the dancers who swing the plate on the second palm of his hand to and fro in a very fast...

Dancing is one of the ways in which humans undergo a ritual of trust. For Balinese people, especially Hindus, dance is not only an artistic activity but also a part of religious ceremonies. In that case, there are two interrelated cultural elements of art and religion. Rejang dance is one of the traditional dances that contain both elements. Rejang dance was created in the 8th-14th century AD This dance is usually performed in temples, or in sanggah (sanctuary) during the ceremony, as a sense of dedication to the ancestors. This dance is performed by women during the ceremony of worship with the position of marching, circling and also holding hands. At the Pangider Buana Ceremony, the dancers will surround the offerings and also spin while following directions from Pradaksina. Rejang dancers will usually use traditional ceremonial clothes equipped with gold flowers on the head. This series is part of the meaning of devotion itself. The choreography in Rejang Dance is very simple, unlik...

Radap Rahayu dance is a classical dance from the Banjarmasin area and is sacred. This dance is a dance used in welcoming guests as a mark of respect. The word tapping itself comes from the adaptive that means together, in groups or more than one. Rahayu also has a meaning galuh wan bungas which means beautiful women. In addition, Rahayu has a meaning of happiness, pleasure, and prosperity. In the beginning, Radap Rahayu dance is a dance that has a function as repellent reinforcements and is a ritual for Banjarmasin people. Radap Rahayu Dance performed at the ceremony such as pregnancy, marriage, and also death. Dance Radap Rahayu as dance repellent reinforcement and dance to ask for safety that comes from the event where the ship Yaksa Periku contains patih Lambung Mangkurat who was coming home from the Majapahit kingdom visit. When he arrived at Muara Mantuil and would enter Barito River, the ship ran aground on the way. The boat is shaky and almost upside down. This situation made th...