Legong
Sign in to saveLegong (Balinese: , légong) is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.
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- Dance.native_name_lang
- ban
- Dance.image
- 17 Years of Sekar Jepun 2014-11-01 03.jpg
- Dance.caption
- A Balinese adult performer of
- Dance.inventor
- Balinese
- Dance.origin
- Indonesia
- Intangible heritage.ICH
- Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
- Intangible heritage.State Party
- Indonesia
- Intangible heritage.ID
- 00617
- Intangible heritage.Region
- APA
- Intangible heritage.Year
- 2015
- Intangible heritage.Session
- 10th
- Intangible heritage.List
- Representative
- Intangible heritage.Note
- Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket)
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Legong (Balinese: , légong) is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.
==Origins== Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment. Legend has it that a prince of Sukawati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to be performed in reality. Others believe that the Legong originated with the sanghyang dedari, a ceremony involving voluntary possession of two little girls by beneficent spirits. Legong is also danced at public festivals. Excerpts from Legong dance dramas are put on for tourists.