Bajidor Kahot Dance, Traditional Dance From West Java

Bajidor Kahot Dance is one of the traditional dances originating from West Java. Bajidor Kahot Dance is a combination of Tap Tilu Dance and Jaipongan Dance as the basis of the movement. What distinguishes Bajidor Kahot Dance is not to optimize the shoulders in movement as well as on Jaipongan Dance and Tap Tilu Dance.

In Bajidor Kahot Dance, hips, arms, shoulders, head, and hands are dynamically moved. Steps from the foot became part of Bajidor Kahot Dance.

The dancers bajidor kahot usually wear kebaya typical Pasundan land. With the kebaya in the design fit with the body shape, the dancers bajidor kahot look very charming. Moreover, the clothes worn wear bright colors. Additional accessories such as scarves and fans also make the show from Bajidor Kahot Dance looks very beautiful.

Movements in this dance look dynamic, energetic, sexy, and also graceful. Often the dancers also move around and form an interesting formation.

Bajidor Kahot dance was created around 2000. In every performance, Bajidor Kahot Dance is always accompanied by a typical drum of Pasundan land. In addition, Balinese gamelan music adds to the wealth of music that accompanies this dance.

As in jaipongan, Bajidor Kahot Dance is also performed by young women. The dancers Bajidor Kahot Dance usually amounts to 4 (four) to 8 (eight) people.