Indonesian Traditional Dance

Rateb Meuseukat

2012-05-23T19:28:00.004-07:00

Rateb Meuseukat dance, similar to Saman, only difference is the use of language in his poetry. Rateb dance Meuseukat use Acehnese language, because dance is derived from the tribe of Aceh, while the Saman dance from tribal Gayo language, although both are still included in Aceh province.

Rateb Meusekat dance is one of the Acehnese dance, which consists of movement, poetry and song. This is one of the many dance in Aceh that poetry and song, containing propaganda. This dance has been around since the XXI century AD, this dance has been entrenched in Aceh, precisely in the southwest area. This dance is usually performed at night by some women after reading Al qoran.

At first, this art is a way to direct the women, in order to focus the mind and soul and body praise the greatness of God by diverting them from the habit teach things that are not useful. After that evolved into a dance that is only done in certain ceremonies which are rituals rather than spectacle. Ratib conducted in a melodious voice and songs that spirit, the women say the poems of praise to the Creator (God) or to bring the poems on morals and manners of the variation in body movements. hands and heads are graceful. In the ceremony, the women had "sakat" in the middle of the house (djuree, djurai). Ratéb Meuseukat began with greetings greetings along with 5 to 12 stanzas, followed by a selection of poems such as seulaweuet (salawat), the story of Hasan Husin (grandson of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him) education and so forth.

This dance is a harmonious combination between dance, music, and literature. Rateb Meuseukat danced in groups with a limited arena, Inside the group there is a role as a dancer, sheikhs (leaders), and often also accompanied by the deputy sheikh called sheikh aneuk (deputy leader). This is similar to the concept of the imam and emir of the Islamic religion. Sheikh is the determinant of the dancers move in unison and dynamic. Motion in the dance is repeated movement in a simple motion patterns. Presentation time is relatively long Meuseukat Rateb dance.

Rateb Meuseukat also be used as one part of the religious dimensions. This is possible because the propaganda messages can also be delivered through this dance. Since ancient times Meuseukat Rateb activities in Aceh used as one means of religious propaganda. This is possible because the art show held at the time, people gather to enjoy the dance rateb meuseukat on display. This opportunity is used, be one means of carrying out propaganda that calls on people, doing good and avoiding wrongdoing. And it certainly is appropriate to the culture of the Acehnese who glorify religious values wherever it resides.

There are two forces Rateb Meuseukat dance that can be used as a means of religious propaganda. first in terms of uniform. Uniform or costume used in the art of dance activities Rateb Meseukat is closing the "private parts". Religious propaganda opportunities both through the art of dance Rateb Meuseukat is through the lyrics of his art. Average of the lyrics are sung in the art of dance in addition to meaningful entertainment Meuseukat Rateb, the spirit of war and religious messages. Many religious messages that come to the Al-Quran and Hadith of Prophet Muhammad SAW is defined by the simple language easily understood by ordinary people though. Lyrics to the dancer who wants to be involved in the movement of art can implement a matching movement in accordance with the instructions leadership. These lyrics are automatically combined with the movements performed so that the blend between the power of words and gestures to give a high artistic value. In a cultural context, this is a manifestation of the desire of Acehnese society united in facing the problems that may arise. Most Acehnese can even memorize the lyrics of the art perfectly. If able to apply the cultural messages become one of the capital of the unity of the people of Aceh in the context of the cultural approach. In addition there are also the lyrics in a simple message of reassurance and comfort themselves both performers and audience Rateb Meuseukat dance activities.

In the cultural approach, the habits of the people of Aceh if they have a variety of problems, one alternative solution is to enjoy the arts. In another context, it proves that one of the Acehnese culture is the desire to seek solace in order to soothe the liver or liver just entertainment. There are many other cultural values are reflected clearly in the motion and the lyrics of art of dance Rateb Meuseukat. In fact Rateb Meuseukat dance is not just entertainment, but full of meaning.

Ranup Lampuan Dance

2012-04-27T04:06:00.001-07:00

Ranup Lampuan dance is one of the traditional dances of Aceh, which is danced by the women. This dance is usually danced to honor and officially welcoming guests. Ranup Lampuan dance in Aceh, meaning betel in the container (nut).
Ranub is the betel. Puan is Aceh betel nut. A dance background of indigenous people in Aceh, particularly the custom in welcoming guests. In this dance choreography, tells how virgins Aceh betel serve to guests, which moves in the process of picking tells, wrap, put the betel leaf, into Puan, until presenting betel to the guests.

Ranup Lam Puan dance created by Yuslizar in 1959. Yuslizar Aceh is one of the men who are able to lift the image area to the surface through dance works that result. Yuslizar born in Banda Aceh on July 23, 1937. This dance was originally found only in the municipality of Banda Aceh. But this time the development of this dance has been encountered also in other districts, especially the coastal areas are generally inhabited by the Acehnese. This dance was based back in the habit of the people of Aceh in welcoming and honoring guests. This can be seen symbolically in the motion of the dancers and dance supplies.

"Ranup" is a "betel", "lam" means "in the" whereas "Puan" is "Cerana" or betel nut, so Ranup Lam Puan literally means "betel in cerana".

Orderly and smooth motion as an expression of sincerity in accepting the motion tamu.Seperti regards worship, gentle motion laterally right and left-handed swing, is an expression of reverence in the guests invited to sit down and treat betel is a symbol of brotherhood, as the Muqaddimah of any intent in the association community life. In addition to staged, this dance is sometimes held directly at the ceremony welcoming distinguished guests, such as in airports, offices and other pages. This dance is the pull of the 5-7-9 the female dancers to the accompaniment of music cassettes, orchestra, organ, band and traditional musical instruments (serune kale, rapa'i and geundrang).

Ranup Lampuan Dance Video

Saman Dance

2012-04-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

Saman Dance is a traditional dance usually displayed to celebrate important events in the indigenous people of Aceh. Saman dance uses poetry in Arabic and Gayo. In addition to the usual dance is also displayed to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Name of the dance "Saman" is obtained from one of the great scholars of NAD, Sych Saman.

Meaning and Function
Saman dance is one of the media for the achievement of the message (Da'wah). This dance reflects the Education, Religious, courtesy, heroism, solidarity and togetherness.Before starting the saman as mukaddimah or opening, which featured an ingenious or clever old or traditional leaders to represent the local community (keketar) or the advice that is useful to the players and spectators. Songs and poems together and continuous disclosure, the players made up of men who are still young by wearing traditional clothing. Presentation of the dance can also be staged, contested between the group room, against the host group (two groups). Judgment based on the ability of each group in the following motion, dance and song (lyric) presented by the opposition.

Saman Dance Types
It can be divided six types:

A. Saman Jejunten, performed by youths at night. Saman Jejunten considered the arrangement or position drills and done arbitrarily. Saman Jejunten this is one opportunity to fabricate or to create new songs and movement by players saman are always discussed, thus was born the song (motion) new.
2. Saman Jalu
Saman Jalu or festival is usually performed on the anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. Saman Jalu presented one by one on the stage and judged by a jury. The assessment of uniformity of motion, Modesty poem (redet), punctuality, discipline, innovation, and mastery of the stage. Saman Dance festival winner is awarded a prize in accordance with their respective ranks.
3. Saman Entertainment
Saman Saman Dance Entertainment is dedicated to entertaining the guests on special occasions. Saman entertainment, poems typically contain glory and praise of the guests in attendance.
4. Saman Njik
Saman Njik is made at the time eroded (Jamu njik) rice. Njik Saman is performed at rest eroded rice. Saman dance performed in a sitting position on the embankment (Patal) fields. At this occasion the youth (sebujang) gave his heart to girls and women (seberu) who watch the Saman Dance show.
5. Kumah Saman Sara
Wedding party in interest Gayo always done at night (Kumah Sara). At night it is usually invited some of the village through the family (the cud, kuluh Rege) in other villages. Families that bring guests (house set), especially young men and women. Once guests (amu) is a party place, directly plays Saman Dance is done sitting in a circle and legs protrude (genyur) forward. After all the guests arrive.
6. Jamu Saman
Jamu Saman done by inviting others to the village youth Saman dance all night. Saman Jamu can also be divided into two kinds, namely jamu Ingi sara saman and saman Jamu Ingi Roa. In Jamu Ingi sara saman, saman dance is performed only one night while Jamu Roa saman saman dance intending to do for two days and two nights. At the time this took place Saman Dance, each looking for friends (serinen).

Seudati Dance

2012-04-20T23:25:00.004-07:00

Seudati is one dance that is favored by the people of East Aceh. At first, this dance is growing in North Aceh and Pidie, then introduced into, East Aceh and accepted by society as, dances typical of the region.

The word Seudati comes from the Arabic = Syahadatain , which means recognition . This dance has evolved in Aceh since hundreds of years ago and at first not characterized by Islam. When Islam came the dance is filled with Islamic values that can be used as media propaganda.

Characteristic Seudati dance, is heroic, cheerful, and Togetherness. Besides, this dance does not use musical instruments and the dancers instead ring finger flick, pounding feet, pat your chest and poems sung by two narrators, called Aneuk Syahi. Companion poems, usually religious theme or information about the country's development. During the war in Aceh, Seudati dance used to burn the spirit of the youth to fight against the invaders.

Seudati dance show

           Seudati dance played by eight people consisting of one person who called Sych leader, a man servant Sych, 2 people left aide called apeetwie and one person called maid behind apeet tub, as well as three regular assistants. This dance has very simple dress which consisted of plain white pants, long sleeve shirt and tight white, songket cloth wrapped tightly around the waist and rencong tucked at the waist and a red headband. Describing Seudati dance about fighting spirit, heroic attitude, cheerfulness, agility, and dynamic attitude to life, mutual cooperation and unity.

         Uniform fashion is only for the main players, while aneuk syahi not have to dress uniform. The most important parts in the Seudati dance consists of: likok (style: dance), Saman (melodies), rhythmic agility, also stories about heroism, historical and religious themes.
In general, this dance is exhibited on the stage and divided into several rounds, among others: First round, beginning with saleum (greeting) introductions by aneuk syahi say only:

Assalamualaikum Lon tamong lam seung,
Lon jak bri saleum keu bang syekh teuku…

Syahi aneuk function, to accompany the entire dance sequence. The first greeting is replied by the Sheikh with a different style (tone):

Kru seumangat tamong lon lam seung,
Jak lon saleum to jamee Lil bri ...
         Poem above was repeated by both apeetwie and apeet tub. At this introductory stage, only eight dancers contort the body in graceful movements, tap the chest and eight finger flick that follows the motion rhythm of the song.Look smart movement is seen when entering the next round. When the staging is a match, then after the first group completed the first round, will be followed by a second group with different techniques.

         Usually, the first group will come down from the stage. The second half, starting with the bath saman, the entire principal dancer stood in a circle in the middle of the stage, in order to match the sound and likok determine what will be played. Sheikh was in the middle of the circle. This circular shape symbolizes that the people of Aceh are always muepakat (deliberation) in taking any decision. Muepakat that, if the context associated with this dance, is consulted to determine the Saman or likok to be played. Likok demonstrated uniformity in motion, agility and dexterity to play according to the chant a song sung by aneuk syahi. Likok chant begins with:

Iiiiii la lah alah ya ilalah…. (slow and fast)

The entire principal dancers will follow the rhythm of the song sung in a fast or slow depending on the chant sung by the aneuk syahi. Another phase is the phase of the Saman. In this phase a variety of poems and rhymes delivered with each other and shouted to be heard between aneuk syahi and sheiks are followed by all dancers.

When the sheikh says:
walahuet seuneut apet ee kataheee, hai syam,
then it syahi Anek will replied with an answer:
lom ka dicong bak iboih, anuek puyeh ngon cicem subang.

To eliminate the boredom of the audience, each chapter concludes with formasilanie, ie to improve the formation that have previously been irregular.