Kecak, alternate spellings: kechak and ketjak), known in Indonesian as tari kecak, is a form of Balinese Hindu dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930s. Since its creation, it has been performed primarily by men, with the first women's kecak group having started in 2006. The dance is based on the story of the Ramayana and is traditionally performed in temples and villages across Bali, Indonesia.
Kecak dancers in Uluwatu
A kecak dance being performed at Uluwatu, in Bali
A kecak dance being performed at Kolese Kanisius, Jakarta
Kecak Dance at the Pura Dalem Temple in Ubud, Bali.
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.
