Asian Dance by Trang Vu https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q en-us 2017-11-09 18:49:26 UTC 2026-02-26 18:47:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Bali is an island and province in Indonesia. The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Religion and Balinese dance are interconnected within this unique culture. trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205444996 The distinctive characteristics of Balinese dancing are as follows:
1. Balinese dancing is very expressive, through the use of mimicry and eye-movements. The movements are referred to in Bali by the term nyledet. Especially, even in the whole of Indonesia, such energetic eye-movements are found only in Balinese dancing. 
2. Most Balinese dances are in harmony with the powerful and pointed music(gamelan). Each movement in Balinese dancing, such as movements of the eyes, the head, the hand, the shoulder, the legs are in keeping with the rhythm of the beating of the gamelan. 
3. The position of the legs is usually open and low, even to the point of squatting in most dances though in others, the legs are very straight.
4. The position of the arms is open and lifted to demonstrate a calm yet powerful role.

]]> 2017-11-09 18:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205444996 Types of traditional dance trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205446157 One of the most famous dances, the kecak dance, involves a group of seated men who create the  sounds with their mouths, move and sway their outstretched arms to accompany the drama.

Another famous form is the barong dance, which involves a story of possession by demons, mythical creatures, and the struggle between good and evil.

One of the most spellbinding dances is the sanghyang jaran dance, in which dancers perform amazing feats such as walking on hot coals or stabbing themselves with daggers, and miraculously, come out unhurt.

The legong dance is one of Bali’s most refined and feminine forms, typically performed by young girls who use intricately choreographed movements, manipulating their bodies, fingers, and faces to accompany music.

Dances can be seen all over Bali where they are put on regularly for travelers, and in Denpasar (the capital), where several cultural centers and dance schools are found. Visitors to Bali will find much to learn and see about these dances, and can start by asking the local people that they meet. Dance is very connected to life in Bali and each village is likely to have some skilled dancers and teachers that they are proud of.

]]> 2017-11-09 18:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205446157 trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205447422 - Kabuki plays are about historical events and moral conflict in relationships of the heart. The actors speak in a monotone voice and are accompanied by traditional instruments. Important aspects of the Kabuki theatre include its particular music, costumes, stage devices and props as well as specific plays, language and acting styles


]]> 2017-11-09 18:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205447422 History trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205447915 The Kabuki dance dates back to the early 17th century, when a female dancer named Okuni achieved popularity with parodies of Buddhist prayers. She assembled around her a troupe of wandering female performers who danced and acted. Okuni’s Kabuki was the first dramatic entertainment of any importance that was designed for the tastes of the common people in Japan. The sensuous character of the dances proved to be too disruptive for the government, and in 1629, it banned women from performing. Young boys dressed as women performed the programs in their place, but this type of Kabuki was suppressed in 1652 again, because of concern for morals. Finally, older men took over the roles, and it is this form of all-male entertainment that has endured to the present day. Kabuki plays grew in sophistication, and the acting became more subtle. Eventually, by the early 18th century, Kabuki had become an established art form made of dramatic presentation of genuinely moving situations. As merchants and other commoners in Japan began to rise on the social and economic scale, Kabuki, as the people’s theatre, provided a vivid commentary on contemporary society]]> 2017-11-09 18:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205447915 Audience trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205449614 Traditionally, a constant interplay between the actors and the spectators took place in the Kabuki theatre. ]]> 2017-11-09 18:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205449614 trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205450562 India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain, from mountain peaks to ocean coastline. It's history reaches back 5,000 years. ]]> 2017-11-09 19:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205450562 Overall Description trangv008 https://padlet.com/trangv008/mppaukc98p4q/wish/205451105 Bharatanatyam Dance
The movements of Bharatanatyam are unique. They share elements with other classical Indian dances, but aren’t found in any western dance style. Bharatanatyam is dynamic and energetic; it is also precise and balanced. The basic postures center the weight of the dancer, and there is little use of the hips or off-balance positions. Bharatanatyam has a variety of characteristic movements. Along with the rhythmic stamping of the feet, there are jumps, pirouettes, and positions where the knees contact the floor. Performed by an expert dancer, these movements flow together gracefully. An exceptional feature of Bharatanatyam is the movements of the eyes, which complement and highlight the movements of the body. Every part of the body is involved in the dance, and their movements are defined and classified in this system of dance.
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