DANCE ARTS REOG PONOROGO

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java and the northwest Ponorogo Reog regarded as the true home town . Ponorogo city gate was decorated by Warok and gemblak figure , two figures who have appeared at the time reog displayed . Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with the smell of things mystical and powerful mysticism .

                                                                                                            

Reog Ponorogo performances in 1920. Reog addition , there is also a dancer and bujangganong braid horses .
There are many versions of the popular story that developed in the community about the origin of Reog and Warok , however one of the most dominant story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng lice , a royal servant during King Kertabhumi , last ruling King of Majapahit in the 15th century . Ki Ageng lice will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China , but it is also their rebellion to his king in a corrupt government , he also saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end . He then left the king and established the college where he taught martial arts to young children , science self immunity , and the science of perfection in the hope that these young children will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom back . Aware that his army is too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng political message is conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog , which is a " satire " to King Kertabhumi and his kingdom . Performances Reog become Ki Ageng Fleas way to build local community resistance using Reog popularity .

                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                    In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head , known as "Singa Barong " , king of the jungle , which became a symbol for Kertabhumi , and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who manage the over all motion - geriknya . Jatilan , played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with Warok force , behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng Fleas , alone and sustain weight that reached more masks Singabarong of 50 kg using only his teeth . Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi perguruannya take action and strike , rebellion by Warok quickly overcome , and forbidden to continue teaching college will Warok . But the disciples Ki Ageng lice continues it secretly . However, Reognya art itself is still allowed to be staged because the show has become popular among the public , but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore Kelono Sewandono Ponorogo namely , the Goddess Songgolangit , and Sri Genthayu .

                                                                                                                                                              The official version Reog Ponorogo storyline now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for daughter Kediri , Dewi Ragin Yellow , but on the way he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri . King Singabarong forces consist of peacocks and lions , while the King of the Kingdom of Ponorogo and his Deputy Kelono Bujang Anom , escorted by Warok ( men dressed in black in the dance ) , and this has Warok deadly black magic . The whole dance is a dance of war between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo , and pitted black magic between them , the dancers in a state of " trance " dance when performed .
Until now people Ponorogo only follow what is their heritage as a very rich cultural heritage . In his experience art is copyright Reog human creations that form the flow of confidence that there were hereditary and awake . The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to fill in the absence of a clear lineage . they embrace Parental lineage and customary law still applies .
Art Reog staging Reog Ponorogo

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings , circumcisions and National holidays . Art Reog Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening . The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 guy valiantly with black clothes , with faces painted red . The dancers depict the figure of a brave lion . The next dance is performed by 6-8 girl who climbed the horse . At reog Traditionally, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women . This dance is called dance lesson braid or jathilan , which must be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance .
Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes called Bujang Ganong or Ganongan .

                                                                                                                                                            After the opening dance finished , the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog condition in which the art is displayed. If dealing with the wedding scene shown is romance . For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision , usually warrior story ,
Art scene in reog usually do not follow a neat scenario . Here there is always interaction between the players and the puppeteer ( usually the leader of the group ) and sometimes with the audience . Sometimes a player who is performing can be replaced by another player when that player fatigue . The first importance in the staging reog art is to give satisfaction to the audience .
The a lion barong , where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathefinal scene is rs . Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg . This heavy mask carried by the dancers with teeth . The ability to bring this mask than obtained with heavy exercise , also believed diproleh with spiritual practice such as fasting and penance