This dance is considered sacred since it involved trance psychological condition. Balinese keris dance is part of Barong dance performance, in which the dancers wielded kris as weapon. The next scene is popularly known as "Keris Dance". The dance opens with two playful monkeys teasing Barong in a peaceful environment. The mythical creature would dance along the street to the Calon Arang dance. In traditional Barong dance performances, he is portrayed in his struggles against Rangda, it is the popular part of Balinese culture. Within the Calon Arang, the dance drama in which the Barong appears, the Barong responds to Rangda's use of magic to control and kill her to restore balance. The dance originated from the Gianyar region, where Ubud, the popular destination for tourist to watch Balinese dance ritual. The Barong is a type of mythical lion, which is a popular dance in Bali. See also: Barong (mythology) ยง Barong dance
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