Dance

Dance is 

Human movement, that is formalized ,by being stylized or performed in certain patterns, with such qualities as grace, elegance, and beauty, to the accompaniment of music or other rhythmic sounds, for the purpose of telling a story and/or for the purpose of communicating or expressing human emotions, themes, or ideas, and with the aid of mime, costumes, scenery, and lighting.

TRADITIONAL DANCE

Traditional dance is one kind of dances which is long standing. This was passed down from generation to generation . A traditional dance usually contains philosophical, simbolic and religious values. All of the range of motions in traditional dance, formation, custome and make up has not changed since long time ago. 

TRADITIONAL DANCE CLASSICS

Traditional classical dance was developed by the nobility palace dancers. Rules dances usually raw or should not be changed anymore. His movements were graceful and fashion tend to be luxurious. Function: as a means of ceremonies or welcoming guests of honor. Example: Kelana Mask Dance (West Java), Bedhaya, Srimpi (Central Java), Sang Hyang (Bali), Pakarena and pajaga (South Sulawesi)

TRADITIONAL DANCE POPULIST

Developing among the common people. Movements tend to be danced with musical accompaniment as well. Relatively simple fashion. Often danced at the celebration as a social dance. Example: Jaipongan (West Java), umbrella (Malay), wax (West Sumatra)

NEW CREATION DANCE

Dance is a dance that is detached from the raw standard. Designed by creative choreographer in accordance with the conditions of the situation while maintaining its artistic value. Dance creations either as major appearance as a dance background and until now continues to evolve with varying musical accompaniment, so that the term modern dance. . Dance creations In outline can be divided into two groups, namely:

1. New Creative Dance patterned Tradition

That is dance creations which it's choreography  based on the principles of traditional dance, both in choreography, music / musical, makeup and fashion, as well as her stage layout techniques. Although there does not eliminate esensiketradisiannya development.

2. New Creative Dance Tradition patterned (Non Tradition)

Create a choreography dance break away from traditional patterns both in terms of choreography, music, makeup and fashion, as well as her stage layout techniques. Although this dance does not use traditional patterns, does not mean at all to use the elements of dance traditions, might still use it depends on the concept of the idea of ​​tenants. This dance is also called modern dance, the term is derived from the Latin words "modo" which means just.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Movements associated with contemporary dance choreography symbolic storytelling with a unique style and a full interpretation. Often required special knowledge to enjoy it. accompaniment is also used many unorthodox as songs from the simple to use as a computer music program Flutyloops.