Legong Lasem

Gamelan Sekar Jaya dancers and musicians bring the epic story of "Legong Lasem" to life during the California shelter-in-place order.
"Legong Lasem" tells the story of Princess Rangkesari who is kidnapped by King Lasem. Princess Rangkesari's outraged family goes to war because of the kidnapping. Before the war begins, the eagle garuda appears as an omen of ill fortune ahead.
Legong is one of Bali's most famous dances. Its form comes from the sacred dance of the dedari (divine nymphs). "Legong Lasem" comes from "Legong Keraton", a legong created in the 1930s for the sultan's palace in Surakarta, Central Java. A complete legong can last an hour or more, and draws on more stories from Balinese mythology and folklore.
Dance Director: Shoko Yamamuro
Music Director: I Dewa Putu Berata
Video editor: Lydia Martín
Dancers: Noni Andarawati, Anna Deering, Maurissa Dorn, Katie Harrell, Susan Lamberth, Dewa Ayu Dewi Larassanti, Casey Lee-Sims, Lydia Martín, Amia Steele, Emiko Saraswati Susilo, Odin Szabados, Shoko Yamamuro
Music: Sekehe Gong Sadha Budaya Ubud, GSJ Fall '20 newcomers' gangsa and zoom suling ensembles
Videography: James Allen, Daniel Capo, Bea Deering, Dewa Gde Sanjaya, Pete Steele, Erik Szabados, Andrea Yee
Featuring art by: I Made Moja
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Text description for the visually impaired: first, musicians play flute in a recording of a Zoom rehearsals. Then, a group of musicians plays outside on a sunny day, wearing face masks. Then, dancers perform from their homes and beautiful natural settings. Some of the dancers are wearing elaborate Balinese costumes with headdresses, and carrying fans. Some dancers are dressed more informally. All of the dancers are wearing long wrap-around skirts.

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Bagus sekaaaaali :)

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Fascinating

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Suksema! Thank you for watching.

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Wonderful. Thanks to all for your performances and preserving these dances.

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Thank you for watching! Lydia is a natural with the video editing.

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So fabulous!

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Thank you for watching!

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Thank you for watching!