Bali Dances
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One of the most significant aspects of Balinese culture is its focus on the arts. There are many styles of dance and theatre that are specific to the island. Also common and essential to the residents’ lifestyle is painting, sculpture and metalworking. Most of the performing arts genres are based on Hindu mythological epics like the Ramayana. Stories from these texts are acted out in stylized movements. Bali is known to have one of the most diverse arts scenes in the world. Tourists who are staying in a hotel in Bali Indonesia have plenty of spectacular cultural and entertainment options to enjoy during their visit.
Bali has a number of famous dance styles including Kecak, Gong Keybar, Baris, Barong and Pendet. The Kecak, also known as the monkey dance, is a form of musical drama. It developed in the early 1930s and is primarily performed by men. Although it is a relatively new style of dance, it has roots in the ancient sanghyang, which is a trance inducing form of exorcism. The Kecak began as ritual trance accompanied by a chorus of men. An alternate name for this dance is the Ramayana Monkey Chant. This is because it depicts a famous battle in the Ramayana where Vanara assisted Prince Rama in his defeat of the evil king Ravana.
The Barong is a dance based on the mythological character of the same name. Barong is significant to many traditions and is the king of the spirits. He is an eternal enemy of Rangda and is a leader of the hosts of good. The Banas Pati Rajah is a spirit that joins a child a birth and accompanies her or him throughout their life. The Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that animates the Barong. The various regions of Bali have their own traditional Barong. The boar, tiger, dragon and lion are some of the common Barongs. Many of the Barong dances will depict the Barong in battle, and it will typically be struggling against Rangda’s magic and ultimately defeat her.
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