Legong

Legong (Balinese: , légong) is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.

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Dance.native_name_lang: ban
Dance.image: 17 Years of Sekar Jepun 2014-11-01 03.jpg
Dance.caption: A Balinese adult performer of
Dance.inventor: Balinese
Dance.origin: Indonesia
Intangible heritage.ICH: Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
Intangible heritage.State Party: Indonesia
Intangible heritage.ID: 00617
Intangible heritage.Region: APA
Intangible heritage.Year: 2015
Intangible heritage.Session: 10th
Intangible heritage.List: Representative
Intangible heritage.Note: Wali Sacred Dances (Rejang, Sanghyang Dedari, Baris Upacara), Bebali Semi sacred Dances (Topeng Sidhakarya/Topeng Pajegan, Gambuh dance drama, Wayang Wong dance drama), Balih-balihan Entertainment Dances (Legong Kraton, Joged Bumbung, Barong Ket)

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Commons category: Legong
inception: 1850-00-00

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Legong (Balinese: , légong) is a form of Balinese dance. It is a refined dance form characterized by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expressions.

==Origins== Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment. Legend has it that a prince of Sukawati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to be performed in reality. Others believe that the Legong originated with the sanghyang dedari, a ceremony involving voluntary possession of two little girls by beneficent spirits. Legong is also danced at public festivals. Excerpts from Legong dance dramas are put on for tourists.