HISTORY Saman or a thousand hands Dance were the traditional dance withered Gayo people that came from

Blangkejeren,Gayo lues Regency. Saman name was taken from the person who created and developed of this dance,Syeikh Saman, that is one of the Muslim scholars who spread the Islam religion in Nanggroe Aceh darussalam,Sumatra, Indonesia.The poem language or the song that was used Arabic and Gayo that contained the religious message,satire,idyl advice and the quatrain love. The dance was known with several name kinds That is: 1.Saman Gayo (Aceh tenggara,Gayo lues,Bener meriah And Aceh tengah Regency) 2.Saman Lokop (Aceh timur Regency) That not yet in found the explanation that was more specific concerning the equality and the difference of the dance saman from respectively the area.But, The equality of the Two saman this used the Gayo language,and the difference only in the Gayo variation diaelek, Kerawang (traditional Gayonese clothes) and the colour of kerawang. The Saman dance only was not take pleasure in the Gayo community,but also by the wider public community,Moreover down to foreign.That caused saman often experienced Changed. Although also the saman change in the persons circle gayo.But,The originality still continue to in maintained now. If want to watch the performance of saman dance that still original,may visited blangkeren the Gayo lues regency,or watch the Video original Gayo saman dance on youtube .Usually the contest Saman agenda was carried out a year very much coincided in the agenda celebrated the Republic of Indonesia birthday in August.in days of yore,The dance showed in the special traditional agenda.Among them in the ceremony commemorated the birthday of prophet Muhammads saw, And what is more, contemporary This dance was shown also in the formal agendas,like as,guestss visit the statesmanship,or in the opening of a festival and the other agenda. MEANING AND FUNCTION At first, saman dance only displayed for certain events, especially when celebrating the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad SAW or warning called Birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Saman dance is also one of the media to the achievement of the message (da'wa). This dance reflects the educational, religious, polite, heroism, solidarity and togetherness Typically, saman dance is shown below under Meunasah (a type of surau stage). But today, Saman dance, too, grew until its use becomes more frequent. Now, dance saman dance can be classified as entertainment / performances, because performances of dance is not bound by time, certain events or ceremonies. Saman Dance can be displayed on every occasion that is the hustle and excitement, such as birthday parties, weddings or other celebrations. To place, Saman dance usually done in house, field, and there also are using the stage. Besides that saman dance is also performed to promote Acehnese culture, so its performed to open cultural festivals, national ceremonies or even abroad to promote Indonesia as a whole. Just like the first video here, it is the rehearsal for One world 2008 in the Maxbell, Pearson college, Canada. It performed not only by students from Indonesia, but from various countries. Now, Samans also performed by women although in Aceh, if Samans performed by women it is called Meusekat and its not originated from Gayo but from West and South Aceh. However, outside Aceh, people called both kind of dances as Saman. Maybe because both dances characterized by its dynamic and well-coordinated movement of its players. Saman although has changed from its original form, continues as an icon from the Special District of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (the official name of Aceh province) and also become an icon of an attractive speed dance from Indonesia. Before the start of a mukaddimah saman or opening, appears a wise old or traditional leaders to represent the local community (keketar) or useful advice to the players and spectators. Songs and poems together and continuous disclosure, the players consist of men who are still young by wearing traditional clothes. Presentation of the dance can also be performed, contested between the group guests with sepangkalan group (two groups). Assessment ditititk beratkan on the ability of each group in the following motion, dance and song (poem) presented by the opposition.

CHOIR Saman dance usually displayed not use the accompaniment of musical instruments, but using the voice of the dancers and their applause is usually combined with beating their chest and groin as synchronization and threw the body in different directions. This dance is guided by a leader who is typically called Syech. Since the formation uniformity and timeliness is a must in this dance show, the dancers are required to have a high concentration and a serious exercise in order to perform perfectly. This dance is danced by men in particular. In ancient times, this dance performances in the event of certain customs, such as in a ceremony commemorating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Moreover, especially in the present context, this dance is also performed at functions were formalized, such as visiting guests of the Inter-District and State, or the opening of a festival and other events. POEM Because dance saman played without musical instruments, then as a retinue in use hands and body. There are several ways to get these sounds: Clapping both hands. This is usually moderate to fast tempo Punch both hands to the chest. Usually upbeat Clapping of the palms to the chest. General tempo is Friction with the thumb-hand middle finger (kertip). General tempo is. And the singing of the dancers add to the dynamics of saman dance. Where can I sing songs in saman dance is divided into 5 types: Rengum, the roar that begins by lifting. Tones, namely Regnum which was quickly followed by all dancers. Redet, which is a short song with a short sound sung by a dancer in the middle of the dance. Syek, the song sung by a dancer with a long high-pitched voice, usually as a sign of change in motion Saur, that is the song that is repeated by all the dancers after sung by a solo dancer. In every show it was in sinergikan so aimlessly an amazing dance movement. So the power of the Saman is not only in his verse alone, but the motion of a compact be more value in the dance. This may be realized from the compliance of the dancers in their respective roles to play. Not many I have encountered the text contains poetic dance saman. That's because the songs are used in dance saman are not fixed (except rengum). Where poetry and rhythm changes according to place, time and situation of the show. So there is no standard for poetry saman dance. Samanpun divided into several types based on place of origin: Saman Gayo in Aceh Tenggara and Central Saman Lokop in East Aceh Saman Aceh Barat Aceh Barat Saman dance poem on the theme of the first beginning is about proselytizing or religious teachings. In further developments to increase with the theme of the other themes such as on agriculture, construction, customs, young people and others. DANCERS The saman dance played not less than 13 Man,The important the amount must be odd.In the next development,Saman dance also was played by the woman group.The other opinion this Dance was danced approximately from 10 person,by details 8 dancers and 2 people as the command giver while song.for arranged various movements was pointed out by a leader who was mentioned syeikh.In addition to arranged the movement Dancers,Syeikh also was assigned to sing song saman poems. COSTUME The Saman dancers wore the typical uniform costume kerawang gayo,with Bulang teleng in the head,The cover of the neck as well as the bracelet in two the wrist Costume or special clothing saman divided in three parts: On the head: bulung Teleng or tengkuluk basic black cloth square. Two aspects such as dress embroidered with thread, sunting kepies. In the body: basic shirt / dress filigree (the basic black dress, embroidered in white thread, red and green, with embroidered waist portion kedawek and kekait, short-handed shirt) and sarong pants.

 On hand: bracelets masks, handkerchiefs. Similarly, the use of color, according to tradition contains certain values , because the color indicates the identity of the wearer. The colors reflect the compactness, wisdom, strength, courage and harmony. MOVEMENT Almost all Acehnese dances performed a gang. This requires cooperation and mutual trust between the sheikh (leader in the dance) with the dancers. But what are the elements that make this dance so beautiful in motion, rhythm and cohesiveness is not much we know. Now lets start peeling the supporting elements in this saman dance. Perhaps when we know all the aspects contained in this dance, we can better understand. And get not only beauty but also the philosophical meaning of position, movement, poetry performances terlantun when Saman in the title. In a normal appearance (not match) in which the existence of time constraints, Saman could be played by 10-12 dancers, but at least supported the integrity Saman 15-17 dancers. Which has the following functions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 No. 9 is called Lifting Lifting is the main character (a type of sheikh in Seudati) central point in the Saman, which determines the motion of dance, dance level, that poetry and poets echoed in retaliation to attacks opponents play (Saman Jalu / game) No. 8 and 10 referred to clamp Auxiliary lifting clamps are good figures dance movement and singing / vocal No. 2-7 and 11-16 is called pincers Pincers are regular dancers who support the dance or dance movement that is directed lifter. Aside from being a dancer also plays grip (squeeze). So the density between the dancers awake, so the dancers together without any of the positions banjo / bershaf (horizontal) to unity and simultaneity of motion. Number 1 and 17 is called Penupang Penupang is the dancers most right-left end of line dancers who sit berbanjar.Penupang besides supporting role as part of the dance also serves menupang / hold the integrity of the position of dance in order to remain tight and straight. So-called penamat kerpe penupang jejerun (holder jejerun grass). As if last strengthen the position with grass memgang jejerun (jejerun a kind of grass roots terhujam strong and deep, hard on the pull. Saman dance danced in a sitting position. Included in this type of art ratoh duk (sitting dance). Whose birth is closely related to the entry and spread of Islam. Where the dancers sat kneeling position, depressed body weight to both feet. Saman dance patterns in space is also limited at the level, ie, the height position of the body. From a sitting position on his knees turned to a position above the knee (Gayo berlembuku) which is the highest level, being the lowest level is one where the dancers body bent forward until 45o (tungkuk) or tilted backward to 60 (langat). Sometimes when the motion is accompanied tilt to the right or left, called novice. There are also exercise in a sitting position next pitch to right-or left-rear (lingang). In addition to a sitting position and body movement, hand gestures are very dominant in saman dance. Because he serves as a motion once the music. Its called the second hand cerkop coincide and direction. There is also cilok, namely the index finger tip motion as if to take something lighter objects such as salt. And tepok performed in different positions (horizontal / back and forth / like a propeller). Head movements such as nodding in a slow tempo to fast (anguk) and head spinning like a propeller (Girek) is also a range of motion saman. Kesenyawaan all these elements that add beauty and harmony in motion dance saman.

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