Sanghyang is a traditional sacred Balinese dance originated from the Indonesian island of Bali. It is based on the premise that an unseen force enters the body of an entranced performer. The force, identified as hyang, is an important type of spiritual entity in ancient Indonesian mythology.
The sacred Balinese dance Sanghyang dedari involves girls being possessed by hyangs
A Sanghyang Jaran dance performance in Ubud, Bali
Sanghyang dedari
Sanghyang deling
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.