Various Kinds of Traditional Indonesian dance I write in order for my friends in particular and in general to better determine the types of dances that exist in Indonesia . Because of our beloved country , Indonesia , has a lot of dances that spread across the provinces in Indonesia . Each dance a discrete area and has all its own Khasan compared with other dances .

By having a lot of dances that spread throughout the archipelago , Indonesia is the country 's best -known and as rich in culture , rich in art and rich in traditional dances .

Below friends can see various types of dances archipelago in the various provinces in Indonesia .

1. dances Aceh Special Region

Seudati dance , derived from the Arabic with Islamic religious background . A dynamic dance full balance with religious atmosphere . This dance is very loved and well-known in the area of Aceh .

Meuseukat Saman dance , done in a sitting position berbanjar with a dynamic rhythm . A dance with a full teaching poetry virtue , especially the teachings of Islam.

2. dances of Bali

Legong dance , a dance background cuinta story of King of lasem . Diterikan dynamically and captivate .

Kecak Dance , a dance based on the story and the book of the Ramayana which mengisahken about the army of monkeys of Hanuman of Sugriva .

Pendet was originally a dance that many exhibited worship in temples , places of worship of Hindus in Bali , Indonesia . This dance symbolizes the descent of the gods to the reception on the natural world . Gradually , over the times , the artists transform Pendet be " welcome message " , but still contains elements that sacred - religious . Creator / choreographer of modern dance form is I Wayan Rindi .

3. Regional dances Bengkulu

Dance Andun , of South Bengkulu is a dance to welcome the honored guests .

Apsara Dance Kids Teminang , this dance can be interpreted angel woo children . This traditional dance originating from Rejang Lebong .

4. dances of Jakarta

Mask Dance , a traditional Betawi dance in welcome guests .

Yopong dance , dance is a tribute to honor the country .

5. Regional dances Jambi

Foreword dance , a dance offerings. This traditional dance Jambi hanyak similarities with Malay dance .

Eight Selampir dance , a social dance young and very popular in the area of Jambi .

6. dances of West Java

Kuncaran Mask Dance , a dance that tells the resentment of a king because of his love rejected .

Peacock Dance , a dance that tells the life of a beautiful peacock paced and riveting .

7. dances Central Java

Serimpi dance , a dance palace in the past with a gentle atmosphere , noble and charming .

Dance Blambangan Cakil , recounts the struggle against Buto Cakil Heroine ( giant ) . A symbol of crushing anger .

8. Regional dances JawaTimur

Remong dance , a dance of Surabaya which symbolizes the soul , heroism . Danced in time to welcome the guests .

Reog Ponorogo , East Java is a dance that showed courage , manliness and valor .