Dances from South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi inhabited by various ethnic group. The biggest one—without intending to rule out other ethnic group—are Bugis, Makasar, Mandar and Toraja. Each has its own language and dance. However, outside of South Sulawesi, all ethnic groups are often classified as Bugis-Makassar. South Sulawesi dance is said to amount to 316 kinds of traditional dance, 98 of whom belong to the Bugis, 66 belong to the Makasar, 116 belong to the Mandar, and 36 belong to the Toraja.
Dance Bugis
Bugis people call dance or watch the ceremony as pajaga and to the dance entertainment pajogeq or katia. In general, the movement of the dancers on the dance Bugis more fluid and dynamic. Floor pattern was widespread, up and down like a wave motion. Expansion, erectness, and wave reinforced in fashion design and cosmetology dancers. Baju Bodo (kebaya short sleeves) used until stiff starched dancer (tokko), and strokes the edge of his hair oiled with black adhesive (daddasa) to form a curve and waves above her eyebrows.
Pajogeq dance is a dance of South Sulawesi is known throughout the area where the Bugis people live, especially in Watampone and around the east coast of South Sulawesi. Its name comes from the root word "joged", mean dancing. Pajogeq has many types, such Pajogeq Makkunrai danced by women and Pajogeq Calabail performed by transvestites. Pajogeq Makkunrai grouped into court dance that is only danced by the daughters of noblemen (Pajogeq Andi) and the second staged outside the palace by servants (Pajogeq Ata) or transvestites. Variety of the most developed is the second type of dance.
In the past, local famous people-highborn and wealthy—were invited to the stage majogeq. Outside the palace, Pajogeq usually staged as entertainment at the wedding, highway markets, and so on. Staging usually begins with a dance that brought several pairs of dancers led by an elderly woman (indok Pajogeq). This dance allows the audience to join the dancing or ask for a dance and a song sung dancer. The show begins at seven pm and ended at six the next morning.
Dance Mandar
Characteristic of the Mandar dance is "spherical shape", seen in cosmetology, fashion, and dance-floor patterns that are considered ideal dancer's face is also round. This was confirmed by cleavage Pokko, earrings pomegranate is big and round (corms Dalima) and braids are very rounded. Dance theme in Mandar Hulu comes from Bunia birds, buffalo, and insects. While dance in coastal wiliayah derived from marine life; crab, fish, shrimp, and storks. Dance theme is reflected in the name, motion, lyrics and dance, as well as clothing and jewelry. Mandar people call dance ceremony as Malluya or sayo and dance entertainment as Bondesan.
Dance Torajan
Toraja term for the dance is gelluq, pagelluq, or burake. The main characteristic is the Toraja dance footwork. Dancers step short so that its progress is hardly visible. Legs seemed rooted to the ground while his body, especially the arms, looked stretched to the side and upwards. Each movement pattern forming an inverted triangle. Pagelluq is a dance that originated as a dance of praise to God. This dance is now also serves as a basis for structuring the motion for sheer entertainment.
Dance Makasar
Makasar people refer to as sere dance ceremonies and dances for entertainment called Pakarena—karena, mean playing. Makasar dance is characterized by the difference between motion and rhythm: female dancers move regardless of tempo genrang (Makasar typical two-sided drum). Motion waist rare, the dancer's body must remain upright during the dance. Feet should be glued on the ground, eyes focused on the ground in front. Hand gestures and jewelry dancers directed to the heavens and the earth. Similarly, the design of musical instruments, clothing, and jewelry follow straight lines. For example, long-sleeved clothing worn dancers, long necklaces, and hair braided simpoleng patinra typical for standing upright.
Pakarena dance is a dance that comes from the South Sulawesi-Gowa Makassar. That said, this dance was introduced in the palace by an angel who descended to earth to teach women the art of womanhood. Dance is also a dance cult to offer thanks to the gods who had been taught how to live. Three to five girls sing while bringing this graceful rhythmic dance underlayer and accompanied by two drums or detailed longish consisting of 7 musicians.
Dance of Pakarena also known as Kipas Pakarena, because the dancers bring the bamboo-fan as a supplement in the dance. This dance reflects the expression of tenderness, fidelity, obedience, politeness, and respect women. Each pattern of movement in the dance has its own meaning. For example, a sitting position as respectful and polite form of movement of the dancers. A circular motion as the epitome of the human life cycle. Dance movement patterns Pakarena this if the note does have many meanings related to human life.
South Sulawesi dance is staged on custom events and entertainment events. However, as a performance art, dance is not always considered only as entertainment, but there is the notion of dance as an expression of deep gratitude.
Dance Bugis
Bugis people call dance or watch the ceremony as pajaga and to the dance entertainment pajogeq or katia. In general, the movement of the dancers on the dance Bugis more fluid and dynamic. Floor pattern was widespread, up and down like a wave motion. Expansion, erectness, and wave reinforced in fashion design and cosmetology dancers. Baju Bodo (kebaya short sleeves) used until stiff starched dancer (tokko), and strokes the edge of his hair oiled with black adhesive (daddasa) to form a curve and waves above her eyebrows.
Pajogeq dance is a dance of South Sulawesi is known throughout the area where the Bugis people live, especially in Watampone and around the east coast of South Sulawesi. Its name comes from the root word "joged", mean dancing. Pajogeq has many types, such Pajogeq Makkunrai danced by women and Pajogeq Calabail performed by transvestites. Pajogeq Makkunrai grouped into court dance that is only danced by the daughters of noblemen (Pajogeq Andi) and the second staged outside the palace by servants (Pajogeq Ata) or transvestites. Variety of the most developed is the second type of dance.
In the past, local famous people-highborn and wealthy—were invited to the stage majogeq. Outside the palace, Pajogeq usually staged as entertainment at the wedding, highway markets, and so on. Staging usually begins with a dance that brought several pairs of dancers led by an elderly woman (indok Pajogeq). This dance allows the audience to join the dancing or ask for a dance and a song sung dancer. The show begins at seven pm and ended at six the next morning.
Dance Mandar
Characteristic of the Mandar dance is "spherical shape", seen in cosmetology, fashion, and dance-floor patterns that are considered ideal dancer's face is also round. This was confirmed by cleavage Pokko, earrings pomegranate is big and round (corms Dalima) and braids are very rounded. Dance theme in Mandar Hulu comes from Bunia birds, buffalo, and insects. While dance in coastal wiliayah derived from marine life; crab, fish, shrimp, and storks. Dance theme is reflected in the name, motion, lyrics and dance, as well as clothing and jewelry. Mandar people call dance ceremony as Malluya or sayo and dance entertainment as Bondesan.
Dance Torajan
Toraja term for the dance is gelluq, pagelluq, or burake. The main characteristic is the Toraja dance footwork. Dancers step short so that its progress is hardly visible. Legs seemed rooted to the ground while his body, especially the arms, looked stretched to the side and upwards. Each movement pattern forming an inverted triangle. Pagelluq is a dance that originated as a dance of praise to God. This dance is now also serves as a basis for structuring the motion for sheer entertainment.
Dance Makasar
Makasar people refer to as sere dance ceremonies and dances for entertainment called Pakarena—karena, mean playing. Makasar dance is characterized by the difference between motion and rhythm: female dancers move regardless of tempo genrang (Makasar typical two-sided drum). Motion waist rare, the dancer's body must remain upright during the dance. Feet should be glued on the ground, eyes focused on the ground in front. Hand gestures and jewelry dancers directed to the heavens and the earth. Similarly, the design of musical instruments, clothing, and jewelry follow straight lines. For example, long-sleeved clothing worn dancers, long necklaces, and hair braided simpoleng patinra typical for standing upright.
Pakarena dance is a dance that comes from the South Sulawesi-Gowa Makassar. That said, this dance was introduced in the palace by an angel who descended to earth to teach women the art of womanhood. Dance is also a dance cult to offer thanks to the gods who had been taught how to live. Three to five girls sing while bringing this graceful rhythmic dance underlayer and accompanied by two drums or detailed longish consisting of 7 musicians.
Dance of Pakarena also known as Kipas Pakarena, because the dancers bring the bamboo-fan as a supplement in the dance. This dance reflects the expression of tenderness, fidelity, obedience, politeness, and respect women. Each pattern of movement in the dance has its own meaning. For example, a sitting position as respectful and polite form of movement of the dancers. A circular motion as the epitome of the human life cycle. Dance movement patterns Pakarena this if the note does have many meanings related to human life.
South Sulawesi dance is staged on custom events and entertainment events. However, as a performance art, dance is not always considered only as entertainment, but there is the notion of dance as an expression of deep gratitude.