Baris dance

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Baris dance is a traditional Balinese war dance that dramatizes the valor, discipline, and spiritual readiness of warriors through powerful, precise movements and ceremonial music.

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Baris dance canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Indonesian cultural heritage
traditional Balinese dance
war dance
associatedWithReligion Hinduism NERFINISHED
characteristic dynamic footwork
martial postures
powerful movements
precise movements
strong facial expressions
costumeIncludes ornate chest covering
sash
traditional Balinese headdress
white trousers or skirt
countryOfOrigin Indonesia NERFINISHED
culturalSignificance important element of Balinese performing arts
symbol of Balinese warrior ethos
ethnicGroup Balinese people NERFINISHED
function expressing loyalty to rulers
honoring deities
protecting ritual space
hasVariant Baris Bedil NERFINISHED
Baris Gede NERFINISHED
Baris Panah NERFINISHED
Baris Tunggal NERFINISHED
movementStyle highly controlled
rhythmic
sharp
performedBy groups of dancers
male dancers
performedFor religious ceremonies
ritual processions
temple festivals
placeOfOrigin Bali NERFINISHED
propUsed kris dagger
shield
spear
relatedTo Balinese Hindu rituals
Balinese court traditions
theme discipline of warriors
spiritual readiness for battle
valor of warriors
typicalInstrument cymbals
gong
kendang drum NERFINISHED
metallophones
usesMusic ceremonial music
gamelan ensemble
percussive rhythms

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Balinese dance hasPart Baris dance