Dance Tauh, Traditional Dance From Jambi



Tauh Dance is a traditional dance from Jambi, precisely in Lekuk 50 Tumbi Lempur area, in Gunung Raya District. This dance is a depiction of the association or relationship of young men (single girl). This dance has existed since ancient times until now and passed down from generation to generation until finally, people do not know who the creator of dance that has been rooted in the middle of society. Currently, dance tauh is very popular in Bungo District as a traditional dance that is very popular with the community.

This dance is usually shown at events such as Celebrations, Sko Festivals, and also welcoming guests. Tauh Jambi dance is generally danced upon welcoming Rajo and Berelek Gedang. The most often decorated by this dance is Beselang Gedang or together harvest rice when harvest takes place. Therefore, this dance also describes the joys and gratitude of the indigenous people.

Like Jambi dance in general, this dance is also performed by men and women in pairs. The body position of this tauh dance is a combination of movement in standing position. Musical instruments of rebab, gong, and classical singing called mantun accompany this dance. 4 (four) men and 4 (four) women in the music Melayu melay poetry pantun. Uniquely, the duration of dancing is dependent on the short length of the rhyme that is hummed and also the ability of the dancers themselves. Not infrequently this dance also lasts from dusk till morning.

In addition to describing the gratitude and joy of indigenous peoples, dance and singing are also tells the life of village communities, romance, and customs. Clothing that is worn in this dance is a typical brown sludge. Do not forget the silver ornament cover is used to beautify from the appearance of the dancers. As well as typical Jambi dance in general, dance tauh this is often done in the open field, but there is also indoors, this is in accordance with the time and event.

The music accompaniment in dance tauh is Kelintang Kayu, Gong, and also Gendang. In addition to these three musical instruments, there is a violin musical instrument, this violin is used as a melodic musical instrument with a variety of Malay. At this time dance taut often displayed in an official ceremony held by the Government district or district and also at the wedding. As for the songs that accompany dance tauh is Krinok and pantun-pantun young people.