Manuk Rawa Dance, Traditional Dance From Bali
Manuk Rawa dance is a traditional dance originating from Bali. This dance was first created in 1981 by a choreographer named I Wayan Dibia, and a composer named I Wayan Beratha. Before becoming a freelance dance, this Manukrawa dance was part of the Mahabharata Bale Gala-Gala ballet by a team from the Ramayana or Mahabharata Bali Ballet displayed in the Bali Arts Festival in 1980.
From Manukrawa dance history this movement is taken from the classical Balinese dance which is then combined with dance movements derived from Java and Sundanese, which has been modified in accordance with the demands of beauty.
In dancing this dance, usually, will be sung by a group (between 5 - 7 people) female dancers. This dance is a new creations dance depicting the behavior of a group of birds (swamps) of water as described in the Wana Parwa story of the Mahabharata Epic.
As with the Cendrwasih dance and also Belibis Dance from Bali. This Manukarawa dance is inspired from Manukrawa bird itself. The word manukrawa is taken from Manuk, which means bird. So this manukrawa is a bird that lives in the swamp. So do not be surprised if this dance resembles the movement of the birds Manukarawa. Before becoming a freelance dance, this Manukrawa dance is part of the Mahabharata Bale Gala-Gala ballet from the Ramayana Ballet or Mahabharata Bali Province presented in a Bali Arts Festival in 1980.
This dance depicts a group of swamp birds who are joking and while looking for food. This dance is generally performed or played by a small child, not for adults. In terms of movement, Manukarawa dance is more squatting and standing.
If seen from the dancers performed by children, unlike in other Balinese dances that tend to be played by adults and also have magical value, as well as the functionality is not just any and from performances are not done arbitrarily, only done on certain days only. Manukwara Dance itself is no special purpose. In general, this dance is only for entertainment for children. Besides as a medium of learning to recognize bird manukrawa, also as familiar with the tradition of Bali.
From Manukrawa dance history this movement is taken from the classical Balinese dance which is then combined with dance movements derived from Java and Sundanese, which has been modified in accordance with the demands of beauty.
Composition of Rawa Manuk Dance
In dancing this dance, usually, will be sung by a group (between 5 - 7 people) female dancers. This dance is a new creations dance depicting the behavior of a group of birds (swamps) of water as described in the Wana Parwa story of the Mahabharata Epic.
Philosophy of Rawa Manuk Dance
As with the Cendrwasih dance and also Belibis Dance from Bali. This Manukarawa dance is inspired from Manukrawa bird itself. The word manukrawa is taken from Manuk, which means bird. So this manukrawa is a bird that lives in the swamp. So do not be surprised if this dance resembles the movement of the birds Manukarawa. Before becoming a freelance dance, this Manukrawa dance is part of the Mahabharata Bale Gala-Gala ballet from the Ramayana Ballet or Mahabharata Bali Province presented in a Bali Arts Festival in 1980.
Dance and Maneuver Swamp Movement
This dance depicts a group of swamp birds who are joking and while looking for food. This dance is generally performed or played by a small child, not for adults. In terms of movement, Manukarawa dance is more squatting and standing.
Purpose of the Swamp Manner
If seen from the dancers performed by children, unlike in other Balinese dances that tend to be played by adults and also have magical value, as well as the functionality is not just any and from performances are not done arbitrarily, only done on certain days only. Manukwara Dance itself is no special purpose. In general, this dance is only for entertainment for children. Besides as a medium of learning to recognize bird manukrawa, also as familiar with the tradition of Bali.
