JOGED DANCE

The sweet sound of bamboo xylophones fused with the joyous, chattering rhythm of double headed drums and small cymbals sets the perfect scene for a local teenage party in Bali. Joged Bumbung unites all parts of Balinese society, particularly in the villages, where these performances function as add-ons to local ceremonies. Performances of Joged Bumbung are a way for Balinese society to relieve the burden and forget the stress of everyday life.

Joged is particularly popular due to its accessibility-it does not follow any story, it is spontaneous and it is interactive (involving volunteers from the audience, who attempt to out dance the female joged dancer, with varying success). For these reasons, joged bumbung has developed according to the needs and desires of the people.

The joged dancer wears simple attire, similar to that worn at ceremonies everyday in Bali -sarong, lacy blouse, a fan and a headdress. In performance, she attempts to attract men from the audience to dance with her