"Jaipongan" is a relatively new creation dance. The correography of this dance is attributed to Gugum Gumbira, a prominent Bandung artist, musician, dancer, and correographer. It became popular in the early 1980s.
The correography of "jaipongan" is derived from/inspired by older West Javanese traditional folk "socialization" dances such as "ketuk tilu", "kliningan", "bajidoran" and some movements of "pencak silat" (Indonesian traditional martial art). It is called a socialization dance because it is primarily performed as an entertainment (as compared to dances that are performed for rituals or other ceremonial occasions) where members of the audience are invited to take part and interact with the dancer(s) and other members of the audience.
"Jaipongan" by the way is a very dynamic dance with swift, quick, and rhythmical motions and music.
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The costume is beautiful. I am sure the dance is equally so.
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What beautiful dancer!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful picture. You have captured the dancer and the wonderful colors. I love it.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful capture, that really does include the sens of motion!
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She is so beautiful and so is the costume..thank you for sharing the background Eki....
ReplyDeleteThe costume is so amazing. I would love to wear that.
ReplyDeleteVery nice picture of the dancer Eki. Very informative Blogs and thanks for sharing. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteill try to search for a video of this in youtube. nice capture as you can really see her in that part of the dance.
ReplyDeleteWe would call it a neo-ethnic dance — a fusion of modern and traditional. I would love to watch a performance!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful costume and a wonderful shot!
Wonderful photo of the dancer and very interesting post
ReplyDeleteSarawak perhap similar to Indonesia in term of culture & dance.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful culture isn't it?
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Absolutely fascinating. So articulatey eplained and she is so elegant. Anowther wonderful glimpse into your exotic world to my eyes. The blue is just stunning in this shot.
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