This dance is one of the most famous traditional dances in Indonesia, especially in West Java. His name is Jaipong Dance.
Jaipong dance is one of the traditional arts of West Java which is very popular in Indonesia. Jaipong dance is a combination of several traditional arts such as pencak silat, puppet show, tap tilu and others - others. This dance is often performed at various events such as welcoming guests and cultural festivals.
Historically, this Jaipong Dance is a dance created by an artist named H. Suanda from Karawang. This dance began in 1976 through the media tape with the name "Suanda Group". At that time still use simple instruments as accompanist like drum, tap, kecrek, goong, rebab and sinden. Through the recording tape media it got a good response from the community Karawang so this dance became a means of entertainment for the people there.
Jaipong dance was introduced to the community bandung by artists named Gugum Gumbira, with the aim of developing the dance origin of this karawang in the city of Bandung. Inspired by previous art such as ketuk tilu, kliningan and ronggeng dance, Gugira Gugum packed the dance into the development of Jaipong Dance.
In the show, this dance is usually played by the dancers individually, in pairs or in groups. Movement in this dance is an attractive dance with dynamic movement. With the dominant movement between the hands, shoulders, hips in the movement in a lively and dynamic. When dancing in pairs or in groups, dancers dance with a united movement between the dancers one with the other dancers. In addition, rows or formations are done in a move - move will add beauty to the dance. In dance performances are also accompanied by traditional music degung with musical instruments such as kendang, gong, saron, kecapi and others - others.
Clothing that is used in this jaipong dance usually uses brightly colored kebaya and subordinates in the form of batik jarit fabric. Clothing that is used in this dance usually use a loose measure, especially at the bottom because it is adjusted with a lively and dynamic movement. At the head usually use a bun that is decorated with decorations such as crowns and flowers to enhance the beauty of the dancers. In addition dancers are also equipped with a scarf that is used to dance so it looks very elegant.
In its development, this Jaipong Dance became one of the symbols of West Java art. This dance is often performed at entertainment events, welcoming big guests and cultural festivals. Along with its development, this dance has been modified with various creations of movement and also the costume or attribute that is used in the dance. Changes made for the dance look interesting, but do not leave the grip or authenticity.
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