The original form of Pendet is a ritual dance for a certain offerinh presentation during a temple ceremony. The dancers, male and female a like, carrying small flower offerings in their hands, dance the Pendet before the shrine.
In its futher development Pendet is danced by organized rows
of girls to welcome guests, or as the opening dance in the beginning of a
performnce. Instead of offering s they carry small silver trays full of flowers
to sow. This dance is also named Panyembrama.
Since its movements and steps are very simple Pendet becomes
the first every beginner should learn. The way of teaching ismvery simple. the
teacher steps slowly, her mouth imitating th drums and gongs, while her body
and arms are moving slowly, repeated by the students stepping behind her.
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