Calonarang

Calonarang dance

Magical ritual dance drama acting story of related to sorcery, black science and also white magic, recognized as Pangiwa / Pangleyakan And Panengen. Acts presented generally taking root from Calonarang story, a semi story of history from epoch of governance of king Airlangga in Kahuripan
(East Java) at IX century.

Other;Dissimilar story which also often presented in drama dance is Basur story, a folklore which is very popular among Bali society. Because at some part from it show present the scene try a fall and impenetrability ( modelling scene of death bangke-bangkean, jabing rangda with the cold steel freely) hence Calonarang is often considered to be a show of the impenetrability ( mind ).

The core of this drama dance represent the solidarity from three important element, namely Babarongan deputized by Barong Ket, Rangda And Celuluk, Pagambuhan element deputized by Inclineing, Putri, Patih Manis ( Panji) And Patih Keras ( Pandung) and Palegongan deputized by Sisiya-Sisiya ( pupils).

The other Important figure from this drama dance is Matah Gede and Bondres. Because the performance, dramatari always entangled with Barong Ket, Calonarang is often compared to Barong Ket. Calonarang show usually accompanied by Gamelan Semar Pagulingan, Bebarongan, and also Gong Kebyar. From the facet of staging place, Calonarang show usually conducted near the grave ( Pura Dalem) and its staging arena is always provided with a high hall ( trajangan or tingga) and papaya tree.