The eight elements of the creation dance from the interpretation of the "Ram" character in Ramayana through Brava and Rasa theory

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to create a performance that is interpretative from the "Rama" character in Ramayana through Bhavas and Rasa theory. Ram’s characters were expressed emotionally and sentimentally which were attacked from various conditions as human beings. Thus, Eastern theories were applied by distinguishing situations “Bhavas” varying 9 sentiments -“Rasa”- love, anger, sadness, fear, wonder, amusement, heroism, and peace.

         The research found that there are the 9 – part performance with post-modernistic dance was not focused on narration, but exploration and adaptation processes. Which brings the concept of Minimalism to be applied to 8 forms of performance aspects : The play, The performers, The movement, The sound and music of the performance, The costumes, The space, The lighting and The equipment. Furthermore, dance’s beautifully national characteristics and audience’s involvement were presented, so new generations can easily learn moral conducts.