Beskalan Dance, Traditional Dance From Malang East Java
Beskalan Dance is a traditional dance originating from Malang, East Java Province. This dance is usually performed at the reception of the big guests who are coming there. In addition to being a welcome dance, this dance is also often performed during Ludruk's performance as an opening dance after Remo Dance. Beskalan dance is a famous traditional dance in Malang.
According to historical sources, this Beskalan Dance was originally a ritual dance performed by the people of Malang in ancient times when it will open the land or build a building. At the time of starting the excavation of the land, usually, will be held ritual planting Tumbal often referred to as cok will or offerings. The sacrifice used is usually the buffalo head. This sacrifice is the alms of the earth that must be done to avoid the distress and land that was opened was given fertility.
At the time the ritual event takes place, will usually be accompanied by performances of Beskalan Dance. This dance is considered as a form of gratitude and respect to the ancestors to be kept away from danger and also blessed with fertile land and abundant fortune. In addition to the show in the ritual event, in certain areas also this Beskalan Dance into a mandatory dance that must be staged at the time of the village clean event. In addition to describing the gratitude and also respect to the lulur, dance beskalan is also regarded as a symbol of the beginning or beginning of life. Such beliefs make this Beskalan Dance begin to grow, not only as part of the ritual event but also as the opening event and welcoming the big guests.
In the show, this Beskalan Dance will usually be played by 4 (four) female dancers. But on certain events can also be played by 2 (two) people, there are even more than 4 (four) people. Movement in Beskalan Dance is almost the same as the movement in Remo Dance, only at this dance movement more elegant, lively and also dynamic. So that describes the beauty and also the agility of a woman.
In the show, the dancers use typical dress and makeup from the Beskalan Dance. At the head of the dancers usually, use a bun decorated with cundhuk mentul. Then the upper part of the body using a kemben combined with ilat-ilatan. At the bottom use trousers along the knee and additional cloth on the front and back of the length parallel to the pants. While the foot with white socks and gongseng. Do not forget also the shawl that is attached to the shoulder that is used for the attributes of dancing.
In this Beskalan Dance performance will also be accompanied by traditional music accompaniment. At first, this Beskalan Dance is only accompanied by some simple musical instruments such as kendang, jidor, and others. But the performance of Beskalan Dance is currently accompanied by Javanese gamelan music with a slendro barrel which is the hallmark of gamelan in East Java.
In its development, Beskalan Dance has become one of the pride dance from the city of Malang, East Java. The dance, originally only a ritual dance, has now become an opening dance in various cultural events in the city of Malang, such as the Ludruk art, cultural festivals and so forth. Besides Beskalan Dance is often used as a welcome dance in welcoming big guests or the group of tourists who are visiting there.
History of Beskalan Dance
According to historical sources, this Beskalan Dance was originally a ritual dance performed by the people of Malang in ancient times when it will open the land or build a building. At the time of starting the excavation of the land, usually, will be held ritual planting Tumbal often referred to as cok will or offerings. The sacrifice used is usually the buffalo head. This sacrifice is the alms of the earth that must be done to avoid the distress and land that was opened was given fertility.
At the time the ritual event takes place, will usually be accompanied by performances of Beskalan Dance. This dance is considered as a form of gratitude and respect to the ancestors to be kept away from danger and also blessed with fertile land and abundant fortune. In addition to the show in the ritual event, in certain areas also this Beskalan Dance into a mandatory dance that must be staged at the time of the village clean event. In addition to describing the gratitude and also respect to the lulur, dance beskalan is also regarded as a symbol of the beginning or beginning of life. Such beliefs make this Beskalan Dance begin to grow, not only as part of the ritual event but also as the opening event and welcoming the big guests.
Beskalan Dance Performances
In the show, this Beskalan Dance will usually be played by 4 (four) female dancers. But on certain events can also be played by 2 (two) people, there are even more than 4 (four) people. Movement in Beskalan Dance is almost the same as the movement in Remo Dance, only at this dance movement more elegant, lively and also dynamic. So that describes the beauty and also the agility of a woman.
Beskalan Dance Clothes
In the show, the dancers use typical dress and makeup from the Beskalan Dance. At the head of the dancers usually, use a bun decorated with cundhuk mentul. Then the upper part of the body using a kemben combined with ilat-ilatan. At the bottom use trousers along the knee and additional cloth on the front and back of the length parallel to the pants. While the foot with white socks and gongseng. Do not forget also the shawl that is attached to the shoulder that is used for the attributes of dancing.
Beskalan Dance Companions
In this Beskalan Dance performance will also be accompanied by traditional music accompaniment. At first, this Beskalan Dance is only accompanied by some simple musical instruments such as kendang, jidor, and others. But the performance of Beskalan Dance is currently accompanied by Javanese gamelan music with a slendro barrel which is the hallmark of gamelan in East Java.
The Development of Beskalan Dance
In its development, Beskalan Dance has become one of the pride dance from the city of Malang, East Java. The dance, originally only a ritual dance, has now become an opening dance in various cultural events in the city of Malang, such as the Ludruk art, cultural festivals and so forth. Besides Beskalan Dance is often used as a welcome dance in welcoming big guests or the group of tourists who are visiting there.
