Study of Mangkla Dance in Pichai, Uttaradit Province

Abstract

This study investigated and analyzed contemporary postures in Mangkla Dance, practiced in Pichai district, Uttaradit province. Components of the dance, this study falls into qualitative research and presents results in descriptive form. the study shows that there is currently only one Mangkla band, called Kong Ko local Mangkla Band,in the area of Pichai district, Uttaradit province, the music played in this band is called Pleng Mai, specified numerically from 1 to 7. Of the seven songs, Pleng Mai 4, 5, 6 and 7 are more popularly played. The musical instruments used in this band consist of a Mangkla drum; Yuen drum, a larger two-faced drum; Lorn drum, a smaller two-faced drum; Pi Chawa, Java clarinet; Ching, a pair of small cymbals; Chab Yuen, a pair of large-sized cymbals; ChapLorn, a pair of medium-sized cymbals; Krup, a pair of wooden castanets; and a set of 3 gongs Mangkla Dance iscomprised of 13 postures. Other 3 postures including clapping, were developed by Mr. Thanatkit Khwankaew, was adapted by Mr. Thanatkit  Khwankaew from Santuj dance. The choreography is composed of 7 formations: 6 dance formations and 1 procession formation and female dancers in the other. The dancers are primarily elders in the administration area of KhorumSubdistrict Administrative Organization. With regard to props, there are no props used in the performance.