Dance in Thailand
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Dance in Thailand is the main dramatic art form in Thailand. Thai dance can be divided into two major categories, high art and low art.
Dancers in traditional costumes perform a courtship dance.
Khon performance
A Lakhon Chatri dance excerpt from the story of Manohara
Thoet thoeng dance
Balinese dance
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Balinese dance is an ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island, Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular, and intensely expressive. Balinese dancers express the stories of dance-drama through bodily gestures including gestures of fingers, hands, head, and eyes.
Legong Keraton Dance performance with Gamelan ensemble in Puri Saren Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Cultural performances such as Balinese Ramayana traditional dance are popular tourist attractions especially in Ubud, Bali.
Kecak dance performed by many male dancers.
Ornaments used in Balinese dances.