Legong Dance

Top-graceful of Balinese dances, it is an expression of classical female Balinese dancing. A legong because dancing is known, often a young girl of eight or nine years, rarely older than her early teens. It was first established in the 18th century and is usually the first dance to learn for beginners.There are many types of Legong, the dance is usually performed Legong Keraton or Legong of the Palace. The story of Legong is highly stylized and symbolic, and you must know the story before actually see the show. In three Legong dancers - two legongs and “comrade” of condong.In legongs is costumed in gold brocade, which are so closely bound that such secrecy is enthusiastic and quick movements can be made. With elaborately made to persons who are brave Repainted plucked eyebrows and hair, decorated with frangipanis, dancers relate the story with fascinating movements.A king Rangkesari bound girl. When her brother comes to his release, King Rangkesari travel for free, instead go to war. The king refused, and the chances of a bird that ill omens on his way to war.But it ignores the birds responsible Rangkesari brother, and thus was killed in battle. Cast of dancers may vary depending on the story. But the dance usually begins with the king of the preparations for battle, and ending with species.