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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Label Occurrences
Baris dance canonical 1
Baris warrior dance 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Indonesian cultural heritage
traditional Balinese dance
war dance
associatedWithReligion Hinduism
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
culturalSignificance important element of Balinese performing arts
symbol of Balinese warrior ethos
ethnicGroup Balinese people
function expressing loyalty to rulers
honoring deities
protecting ritual space
hasVariant Baris Bedil
Baris Gede
Baris Panah
Baris Tunggal
movementStyle highly controlled
rhythmic
sharp
performedBy groups of dancers
male dancers
performedFor religious ceremonies
ritual processions
temple festivals
placeOfOrigin Bali
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
metallophones
usesMusic ceremonial music
gamelan ensemble
percussive rhythms

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Balinese dance hasPart Baris dance
Balinese culture hasDance Baris warrior dance
linked to: Baris dance