Dance is a word in Indonesian which means dance. Dance has become an important part of Indonesian culture since prehistoric times.
Pendet dance is a traditional Balinese dance that was first staged in the 20th century. This dance is usually performed by a group of women who carry flowers and dance with gracful and elegant movements.
Barong dance is a traditional Balinese dance that illustrates the fight between goodness and evil. This dance involves mask players wearing animal costumes, such as lions or monkeys.
Kecak dance is a unique Balinese dance because it does not use music. Conversely, this dance involved a group of men who sat cross-legged in the circle and made a rhythmic cak sound while dancing.
Saman Dance is a Acehnese dance that involves the fast and complex movements of the dancers sitting in the mat. This dance is believed to originate from traditional rituals used to cure diseases.
Tor-tor dance is a traditional Batak dance which is usually performed in traditional events such as weddings or funeral ceremonies. This dance involves gentle and elegant movements.
Serimpi dance is a traditional Javanese dance that involves female dancers wearing beautiful batik clothes and cloth. This dance movement tends to be slower and more elegant than dances from other regions in Indonesia.
Reog dance is a traditional dance from East Java involving dancers who wear animal masks such as tigers or lions. This dance is believed to come from folklore about heroes who maintain their kingdom from monsters.
Merak dance is a traditional dance from West Java involving dancers who wear beautiful peacock costumes. This dance movement tends to symbolize the beauty and razor of peacocks.
Dance Rampak drum is a traditional dance from West Sumatra that involves dancers who dance with a typical rhythm of drum music. This dance is believed to originate from the Minangkabau war tradition.
