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To Balinese people, dancing is variously a royal gift of visual pleasure, a history to behold, as well as a locale exorcism. Nothing can precisely define its meaning nevertheless, as each conveys immeasurable spirit if only one is capable to seek beneath physical allure.

Take Barong Dance for example, envisaging two magical characters in a vast morning stage. While swift and charismatic dance sweep is carried out by a virtuous giant lion, Barong, who reigns over Bali forests, the other corner highlights a hairy witch, Rangda, who is readily to take over the entire universe. Magic seems to really permeate effervescently in the air, evoking shared awe among the audiences. Barong employs several stomping the ground along the performance to embellish his powerful withstanding – and to exert intimidating act, despite of his creepy long mane and hideous fanged mask have already pioneered it. But, sleek performance offers a slick opposition; Rangda asserts her dark-magic potent through delicate unfurls of somber-hued sarong.

For almost an hour or so, your imagination grows suspiciously on how this legendary battle between good and evil will finally come to an end. Every move of the choreography has taken an extended measure to accomplish signs and meanings accurately delivered through graceful gestures. Whatever twists of plot you have quietly indulged in your mind, it is by stunning Keris Dance that the show finds its perfect resolution. Keris Dance orchestrates several Barong dancers to slick in an ultimate keris, the traditional wavy, double-headed dagger, to Rangda's heart. All is done in a beautiful coordination of movements, acting, and passion – never before a mild-form of public exorcism appears as remarkably inspiring as Barong Dance.

Legong Dance emanates an entirely different thrill. Few gold-accessorized ladies dressed in tight green sarong decorated with gleaming Balinese batik. Representing quintessence of femininity, Legong Dance takes years of straining training to master. A well-known picture of the dance that mostly lasts on keen observant refers to a tableau pose accentuating wide-open eyes glancing back-and-forth, left to right. The royals were once the only honorable guests Legong Dance entertained. Present-day stages, fortunately, have manifested this visual pleasure as to introducing everyone on Bali's rich heritage.

Over two-hundred troupes converge in a torch-frame arena to commemorate the endearing legend of Ramayana. Indeed, Kecak Dance encompasses appalling assemble of astounding lead dancers – playing the whole range personas included in the famous folklore – and huge circular layers of sitting music contributors, shouting repetitiously nothing else than an exclaimed sound of "Cak." No musical instruments necessary, the brief shriek has formed rhythmic, constant melody to accompany each dancing motion. Kecak Dance is one of the best sights beside breathtaking landscapes of Bali you might have ever seen and have fond in heart. Even an eye blink seems to pointlessly bother the entrancing moments as you follow attentively how the intense Ramayana's plot unravels in an unforgettable hour.

Altogether, Balinese Dances expose mystical aesthetic grandeur that exceeds more than purely a momentary masterpiece to enjoy. And to say the function of each is never to be a definition for any audiences to grasp. There will be, undoubtedly, traces of meanings and awe dwell inside your beautiful mind once you have witnessed one dance of Barong, Legong, or Kecak, on an exclusive first-hand experience.