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Kecak Fire and Trance Dance Ubud

Of all the dances seen on Bali today, the Kecak dance is perhaps the most dramatic. Taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, the dance tells the story of Prince Rama and his rescue of Princess Sita, who has been kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka. Unlike other dances, there is no music accompanying it. Instead, a troupe of bare-chested men serve as the chorus, making a wonderful accompaniment of "chak-achak-achak" clicking sounds while swaying their bodies and waving their hands. After the kecak dance, there is a performance of a Sanghyang Jaran dance. Riding a wooden horse, the man (in a trance) charges through a pile of burning coconut shells. Flames are kicked up as he charges through the embers walking on the hot glowing coals. (ouch) 

Am amazing show! Only $6 tickets at temple Friday nights in Ubud Community temple.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

At Pangkung House they organised a professional Balinese dance teacher Thari to visit my room for one on one lessons on dance. The way to hold your hands, the fingers dance. How to place your feet, toes up. How to gracefully hold your arms and sway and bend your hips. tilt your head and move your eyes. It is harder than it looks! The whole body dances at once, looking so still, moving from one pose to another. Loved this and even tho I was sweating and a bit strained a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Can't wait for my next lesson!