Jaran Kepang, A Javanese Traditional Horse Dance

Jaran Kepang Jaran Kepang or Kuda Lumping is literally s flat horse which made by flat bamboo woven. Jaran Kepang is a traditional Javanese dance depicting a group of horsemen. The dancers “ride” horses made from woven bamboo and decorated with colorful paints and traditional cloth. Generally, the dance portrays troops riding horses, but another type of Kuda Lumping performance also incorporates trances and magic tricks. When the “possessed” dancer is performing the dance in trance conditions, he can display unusual abilities, such as eating glass and resistance to the…

Remo Dance, The Originating East Java Traditional Dance

Remo Dance Remo dance is originating from Jombang regency, East Java. At early begin, this dance was used as an opening show before Ludruk show. In times, this dance is practically performed as a welcome dance in special occasion like state ceremonies and local arts festival. Remo dance is telling about the struggle of a prince in a battle. Hence, this dance is performed by a man, or today, it is performed by a woman who dressed up like a man. By that case, today, there is a type of…

The Traditional Art Dance Of Reog Ponorogo

Reog Ponorogo Reog is a traditional dance that becomes the main identity from Ponorogo regency. By this traditional culture, Ponorogo is also famous as Reog city. This kind of traditional art dance and theater has been popular in Indonesian even worldwide. Reog National Festival is being held every years along the anniversary of Ponorogo regency and followed by Grebeg Suro celebration. According to the background of the study, Reog is telling about the struggle of a prince who proposing his lovely pretty princess. This dance is staged about 25 –…

The Caping Dance

Caping Dance Caping Ngancak Dance Caping Ngancak dance is one of traditional dances in Lamongan regency. The dance is describes about farmers in their rice field showing the process from grow the rice until they get harvest. Like farmers, the dancers also wearing ‘Caping’, which is a special hat that only wore by farmer in Indonesia. This dance is performed by group of young females who wore village costumes in modern style and bring Caping as the main property. www.EastJava.com

The History Of Singo Ulung Dance

Singo Ulung Dance Singo Ulung dance is a traditional art dance from Bondowoso that annually been performed at Bondowoso’s anniversary. This traditional dance was created by a respected man named Singo. Singo was name of a person who came from Blambangan. He was ran from Blambangan to save himself and stayed in Blimbing village, Klabang district Bondowoso. Singo Ulung and his wife Nyi Moena with Ki Jasiman, were helping and cooperating each other to create a prosperous life of society at Blimbing village. He cared about the rice field and…

Madura Traditional Dance

Madura Traditional Dance Drajat traditional dance. This dance is symbolizing the rise of the prince to be a heir of the King. Brought by Madurese girls, this dance is usually shown for welcoming the importan guests who passing by to Madura. Rondhing Dance, is one of an origin dance of Pamekasan, Madura which now start to be developed bt group of artistry in local area. This dance actually is symbolising the struggle of Pamekasan people against the colonist. Like other dance which growing in Madura, Rondhing dance is usually accompanied…

Bondowoso Traditional Dance

Singo Ulung dance is a traditional art from Bondowoso regency that annual performed in Bondowoso anniversary. This traditional dance was created by a respected man named Singo. Singo was name of a person who came from Blambangan. More info visit: www.bondowoso.eastjava.com

Madura Dance

Madura Traditional Dance Drajat traditional dance. This dance is symbolizing the rise of the prince to be a heir of the King. Brought by Madurese girls, this dance is usually shown for welcoming the importan guests who passing by to Madura. Rondhing Dance, is one of an origin dance of Pamekasan, Madura which now start to be developed bt group of artistry in local area. This dance actually is symbolising the struggle of Pamekasan people against the colonist. Like other dance which growing in Madura, Rondhing dance is usually accompanied…

Banyuwangi Traditional Dance

Praburoro Dance The word of Praburoro comes from the character of this performance whose name is Roro Rengganis. Praburoro is a type of dramatic dance. The stories that are performed come from the Panji, or the tale of Amir Hamzah, which is influenced by Islamic Persian stories. There are about 40 – 50 people who are involved in this performance. The players are divided into 3 groups. The musical instrument is the gamelan of Java with slendro tone (a typical Javanese gamelan tone). Praburoro is a very unique presentation. First…

Rondhing Dance, The Madura’s Traditional Dance

Rondhing Dance This Madura’s traditional dance is such a greetings dance for welcoming the honor guesses. Historically, this dance is symbolizing the step for a prince to be a king at Madura ancient kingdom. This dance was originally come from Pamekasan, the other part of Madura’s area. Hence, this dance also become the symbol of Pamekasan inhabitant struggle against the colonist. Like other dance type growing in Madura, Rondhing dance is using the attendant of gamelan music or ordinary called as saronen. This dance was popular in 1960-an year. More…