Balinese dance is very popular in all over the ward Let come and see it !!! Only US$ 15/person included transfer fee.

THE BALINESE DANCE

The Balinese dance such as Barong dance, barong - rangda dance, barong landung dance, pendet dance, Puppet show, kecak dance, legong dance, mask dance, baris dance, fire dance, janger dance, sanghyang dance Jauk dance, Oleg tamulilingan dance, Ramayana ballet dance, Arja Dance, Drama opera, Joged Dance, and many more dance.

KETCHAK DANCE

This dance we have Daily from 18.30 - 19.30. Please book one day before! price US$ 15/person. Included: transport, and entree fee

The Kecak dance, (pronounced "Ketchak"), is perhaps the most stunning of all the Balinese dances despite its comparative simplicity. Up to one hundred or more men, bare from the waist up, from a living backdrop and simultaneous orchestration for the on action of an episode from the Ramayana. The name of the dance is derived from the "chak-chak" sounds that emanate in syncopated rhythm from the male chorus, a tradition derived from the "singing in" of the spirits in the ritual Sanghyang trance ceremony. A choreography based upon (the coordination of movements of the head, arms and upper body of this group of men, seated on the ground in a circular pattern, transform the entire stage into a swaying, living, flower-like configuration. In the midst of this melee, the dancers enacting the story sway and leap by torchlight, whilst a story teller chants the story enacted. Regular performances of the Kecak dance are held in the village in the evenings, and the opportunity to witness this unique dance should not be missed.

THE STORY :
Bharata, the third son of King Dasaratha , and Rama's younger brother was crowned as king of Ayodhia to fulfill his father's wish. For this reason, Rama, the legal heir to the throne, left his father's palace followed by his wife, and his younger brother Laksamana to a forest called Dandaka.

Rahwana, the king of Alengka intended to kidnap Sinta and ordered his Prime Minister Marica, to transform himself into a golden deer to allure Sinta.
By using this trick, Rahwana succeded in kidnapping Sinta, and brought her to his kingdom, Alengka Pura.

On their way to Alengka, there were encountered by a huge eagle, Jatayu, who was a friend of Rama. Jatayu tried to recapture Sinta with all his might but Rahwana was too powerful for him and he was defeated. Rama and Laksmana were told by Jatayu on the where about of Sinta before his death. Hanoman the sacred white monkey, succeeded to meet Sinta in the garden of Alengka's .having done his duty, Hanoman destroyed the garden.

Accompanied by an all monkeys troop, Rama and Laksmana attacked Alengka. A great battle occured between Rama and Rahwana which ended by Rama's victory. Finally, Sinta met her beloved husband and joyfully returned to Ayodhia.

The performance :

First act :
Rama and Sinta followed by Laksmana, arrived in the forest of Dandaka. After a while, a golden deer appears, Rama and Sinta tried to catch it but in vain. The deer goes away and Sinta asks Rama to chase it.

Second act :
Sinta heard a cry fro help which she thought was rama s voice. She asked Laksmana to go and help but he refused, convinced that Rama is a mighty King who needs no help. Sinta forced him to go and accused him of waiting Rama, death so he could marry her. Laksmana was angered and left Sinta alone. But, before he left, he protected Sinta with a magic circle and told her not to go out of the line.

Third act:
A priest appeared and asked Sinta for some water to drink. Sinta welcome him. As Sinta protected by the magic circle, the priest could not approach her. The trick was then to ask Sinta to come out of circle. Sorrowfully, Sinta approached him, wich in the very change the priest dragged her away. After awhile the priest transformed himself into Rahwana again and kidnapped Sinta . Rama and Laksmana reappeared. Rama Angrily asked Laksmana where Sinta was and he asked for his forgiveness.

Fouth act:
On their way to Alengka, Rahwana and Sinta were encountered by a mighty eagle called Jatayu attacked Rahwana, trying to free Sinta. Unfortunately Rahwana defeated him.

Fitfh act:
Hanoman, the sacred white monkey king and a friend of Rama was sent to Alengka. He gave him his ring to be shown to Sinta, as a signal that he is safe and well.

Sixth act:
Sinta is now in Rahwana's palace bemoaning her misfortune, accompanied by Trijata (Rahwana's niece), Rahwana appeared and forcefully asked Sinta to fond him. Sinta vigorously refused and Rahwana became angry. He wanted to kill Sinta but was prevented by Trijata. Rahwana disappeared and Hanoman emerged showing Sinta Rama's ring in order to convince her that he was Rama's messanger. Before leaving, Hanoman was attacked by some demons who guarded the palace of Rahwana. Before reporting back to Rama, Hanoman destroyed the garden of Rahwana, s palace.

Seventh act:
Rama engaged in fight with Rahwana. Rama came out as winner.
Eight act;
Rama was reunited with sinta, his beloved wife, and victoriously they returned to Ayodhia As a reward Hanoman was presented Rama to his wife.

THE NEXT FOLOWED SHOW FOLLOWED BY:
Sanghyang Trance Dance
The Sanghyang Dedari is a ceremonial dance, directly related to prayer and ceremony. It is a means of contact with the spirit world in which the dancers became the mediums. A group of women chant a centuries-old song, calling the divine spirits from heaven to dance in the bodies of the young girls as they kneel before a smoking brazier of incense.
The dancers sway to the rhythm of the music, and suddenly, as it increases in tempo, fall senseless to the ground. They are bodily lifted up by their attendants and hoisted to the shoulders of men who carry them to place where they will dance. The chorus of song now begins once more, and the tiny figures. Their eves firmly closed, sway to the music in perfect harmony, following the movements of a simplified Legong. These young dancers have never had lessons, and they could not repeat this performance in a normal state of consciousness.

THE NEXT FOLOWED BY ANOTHER SHOW :
Sanghyang Jaran Trance Dance
Sanghyang Jaran is another version, involving a man dancers who tramples a fire of coconut husks on a horse (Jaran) , represented by a simple hobby-horse of palm leaves. The red hot coals are scattered, and the dancer trances on in horse-like fashion, snorting and neighing, seemingly unscathed by his ordeal. Regular Sanghyang performances are held in Bona, Gianyar, and this enables those with a short time in Bali to witness these rarely performed dances.

Regular performances of the Kecak dance are held in the village in the evenings, and the opportunity to witness this unique dance should not be missed.

This dance we have Daily
from 18.30 - 19.30.
Please book one day before!
price US$ 15/person.
Included: transport, and entree fee
Make sure you see three those dancing in one time!
Booking:
e-mail: Ketchak@visionbali.com
Phone / fax: (+ 62 361) 243486
24 Hrs phone call: 08123914438

 

At the end of your trek you will have experienced a side of Bali that has remained unchanged for generations

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