Consciousness in performance. A Javanese theory*

Hughes-Freeland, Felicia

doi:10.1111/j.1469-8676.1997.tb00340.x

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“…Unlike Western's society that primarily uses explicit written language, Javanese people implicitly transfer their knowledge through symbols that manifest in many aspects of their daily lives and cultural creation, including art forms (Geertz, 1974). Javanese people use dance as a whole body metaphor to transfer the knowledge of being a Javanese (Hughes-Freeland, 1997). Moreover, spirituality and dance are closely entwined in the embodied practice of inner-directed movement (Margolin, 2014).…”

Section: Kawruh Joged Mataram: the Embodiment Of Javanese Spiritualit...mentioning

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“…According to Javanese theory, Rasa maintains a spectrum of meanings and contains the involution of epistemology. Rasa combines the bodily sensation, such as touch or taste, with a deep feeling of the purest heart, connected to the consciousness (Hughes-Freeland, 1997). Stange (1984) and Geertz (1974) also underlined the mystical or spiritual part of explaining Rasa .…”

Section: Bedhaya Dance As the Representation Of Javanese Spiritualitymentioning

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The quest of finding the self in the Bedhaya: Unravelling the psychological significance of the Javanese sacred dance

Rahapsari

2021

Culture & Psychology

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The Bedhaya is the avant-garde of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Java, Indonesia) court dance. This classical dance replete with Javanese symbols, spirituality and cultural values embedded in its aesthetic elements. Furthermore, the Bedhaya was created not for entertainment but rather as a meditative medium that would allow individuals to gain wisdom and higher consciousness. These noble characteristics of the dance suggest that the Bedhaya has psychological purposes for the performers and the spectators. We may gain insight into the process of attaining mental growth through studying the embodied wisdom and aesthetic ideal of the Bedhaya, which reflects the development of the human’s psyche. Therefore, the author proposes an interpretation of Bedhaya’s underlying symbolism, aesthetic experience, and potential as means of psychological growth. The paper’s primary argument is delivered by studying a set of theoretical ideas that present Bedhaya as a distinguished aesthetic with psychological capacities. Further, art as an embodiment of cultural wisdom and ethics is also discussed by connecting Bedhaya and other artistic forms drawn from varied cultures.

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The quest of finding the self in the Bedhaya: Unravelling the psychological significance of the Javanese sacred dance

Rahapsari

2021

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“…Peran masyarakat dalam menjaga keberlangsungan kesenian secara utuh dengan nilai intangible sangat penting artinya bagi keberlangsungan kesenian tradisi (Darvill 1995); (Kreps 2009). Dalam konteks ini, karisma tokoh utama tetap dijaga demi kekuatan kelompoknya (Hughes-Freeland 2007).…”

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The Development of Bedouin Dance Al-Fattah Badui Islamic Arts in Wedomartani, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Province: Study for Sustainabitlity of Traditional Arts

Nayati

Hindun

2021

KPT

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Since the beginning of 21st century, Bedouin traditional art has declined due to the influence of modern times. It has even shifted to become a tourist attraction. For this reason, efforts are needed to improve human resources for the sustainability of the traditional arts. By using inductive reasoning, this research was conducted to improve the traditional art to be part of Indonesian cultural identity. Direct observations and interviews were made on the traditional Bedouin art group Al Fattah in Wedomartani, Yogyakarta. The outcome of this study is a recommendation for Bedouin art of Al-Fattah to have better management of the accompaniment and sound system, as well as the arrangement of motion gestures so that the art can be more captivating as well as delivering the message to the audience.

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“…There can be few vocations in which professional capital (both physical and cultural) is so dependent on the athletic body and its presentation. (Wainwright, Williams, and Turner 2005, 51)To be clear, bodily “mastery,” technique, and precision are also attributes of numerous dance styles, such as Javanese Court dance (Hughes-Freeland 2007). Dancers who identify with their bodies, as Wainwright, Williams, and Turner suggest, focus on their identity around their role and career as a dancer.…”

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Overcoming and Denial: Disability and Modern Dance in the United States

Anderson¹

2020

Dance Res. J.

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Dancers and choreographers have always been navigating disability within an ableist representational form. This article questions the ableist histories of modern dance in the United States and seeks to redefine how disability is conceived of within the field of dance. The article explores five themes found within archival research, including overcoming narratives, symbiotic and inseparability of dance and disability, denial of disability, changing choreographic practices, and disability aesthetics. Examples of these themes are found in primary source documents about and by Martha Graham, Ted Shawn, and Doris Humphrey and contextualized throughout the article with dance and disability studies theorization.

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Consciousness in performance. A Javanese theory*

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

The quest of finding the self in the Bedhaya: Unravelling the psychological significance of the Javanese sacred dance

The quest of finding the self in the Bedhaya: Unravelling the psychological significance of the Javanese sacred dance

The Development of Bedouin Dance Al-Fattah Badui Islamic Arts in Wedomartani, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Province: Study for Sustainabitlity of Traditional Arts

Overcoming and Denial: Disability and Modern Dance in the United States

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