Kecak ( KEH-CHAHK"red) with alternative spelling: Ketjak, Ketjack, and Ketiak (armpit),is one of Balinese ] artistic show that created in 1930’s, This dance was played especially by men. This dance demonstrated by many ( tens of or more) men dancer which sit to march circling with the certain rhythm with " cak" yelling and lift both arm, Kecak dance was tell us about story of Ramayana. With detail chronology when monkeys army help Rama against Rahwana. This
Kecak dance was came from ritual good ,The dancer during show was on unconscious condition Balinese people was believe Kecak dancer was doing communications with God or soul of all ancestor to tell any urgent thing for expectations to society.
Dancer which sit the circle wearing Black and white motif cloth just like a chessboard. Besides that dancer, there is also other dancer playing the part of figure Ramayana such as Rama, Shinta, Rahwana, Hanoman, and Sugriwa.
Theme song of kecak was taken from ritual of god dance. Kecak dance was not use any music equipment. It just need a bell (krincingan) that put on dancer foot that playing the part of figure Ramayana.
This Kecak dances was create by Wayan Limbak that cooperative with the artist of Germany His name is Walter Spies on 1930’s. Wayan Limbak popularize this dance around the world.
Just came to Bali to see the life performance of Kecak Dance.
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