Regional dances Dance in Thailand

1 regional dances

1.1 central thailand
1.2 northeast thailand
1.3 northern thailand
1.4 southern thailand
1.5 regional dance styles

regional dances

central thailand


central thailand

sri-nuan typical dance of central thailand. great popularity due choreography , sweetness of music accompanies it. lyrics , music evoke sweet nature of thai girls. dance expression of yearning of young man won on such great charm.
teut-teung (drum dance) teut-teung drum, instrument used in thai folk music, played throughout country accompany parades held @ traditional festivals. said modern style of teut-teung dance created music teachers.
farmers dance (rice growers dance) modern dance created thai ministry of culture. dancers wear rice growers traditional costume , dance enacts daily activities of these workers backbone of nation. ballet opens farmers come plow , sow fields. when sure rice growing well, gather pray mae po sop, goddess protects rice-growing. lastly, harvest celebrated songs , dancing.
krabi krabong or combat short , long sticks , swords these dances inspired types of combat typical of thailand, in either sticks or swords used. skillful use of short stick depends on agility of fighter, must attack , remain close opponent, while combatant takes long stick must maintain critical distance rival use weapon effectively. art of sword fighting has been practiced in thailand since beginning of time, and, traditionally, ceremonial dance performed prior combat.


central thailand dances







northeast thailand

isan or northeastern thailand



serng kratip khoa dance performed during traditional celebrations. usually, word serng added name of domestic object used on stage dancers. in case of serng kratip, dancers carry typical rice baskets, known kratip . movements imitate of women bring food men working in fields. choreography accompanied music lively rhythm. instruments used long drum, charb (cymbals), grab (a kind of castanet), mong (gong), , kahen (like old-fashioned syringe).
serng isan folk dance performed @ traditional festivals. choreography entrusted dancers wear brightly colored costumes, , expresses joy of celebration.
fon phu thai dance part of propitiatory ceremony performed phu thai tribe, live in northeast. music accompanies played on typical instruments gong ching (a tribal drum), along other drums , pipes. gong ching plays fundamental part because sets rhythm dance.
serng krapo (coconut dance) krapo word coconut in isan language. dance illustrates activities of group of nubile girls southern part of region, known isan. dancers hold 2 coconut shells, execute complex choreographic movements, shaking them, tossing them, or tapping them lightly. dance accompanied sound of pong lang, kind of upright xylophone, made of strips of wood arranged according musical scale.
isan bantheong (the happiness of isan) series of folk dances performed on festive occasions. swift, harmonious movements accompanied folk songs associated northeast region.


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northern thailand

northern thailand



fon sao mai (silk weaving dance) fon type of dance in northern , northeastern thailand. performed in groups , has slow, graceful, , meditative movements. fon sao mai depicts traditional profession of northern thai women in silk weaving. dance imitates different processes of silk-weaving. generations, silk production 1 of top home industries in northern , northeastern thailand , laos.
dance of nantha-peri , pu-cha drums nantha-peri drum characteristic of northern thailand, used 2 purposes: spur on warriors prior battle , pay homage buddha in religious ceremonies. pu-che, on other hand, type of drum used tribes live in north: tay yai, tai lue , tay yan. used accompany various dances including sword dance, , kai lai , king ka lai dances.
sword dance dance inspired ancient martial art requires tremendous courage , strength, , excellent reflexes. dancers balance number of swords on different parts of bodies while fighting off rival sword sheath.
ka-lai dance beginners learn execute graceful , balanced movements through choreography of dance.
king-ka-la dance hand movements , steps of female dancers, wear spectacular fan-shaped costumes, evoke movements of bird.
the sounds of mountains music accompanies dance played on wind instruments characteristic of 3 tribes in north thailand: pi hom (a gourd pipe) of tai lue, pi joom of tay yuan , kan nam tao (a gourd flute) of li saw.
candle dance typical of thai kheun tribe, dance performed in honor of buddha. female dancers pay homage divinities protect 8 cardinal points of earth, asking them pass through candlelight in homage buddha.
khan dok dance striking choreography of dance of blessing expresses calm, serene temperament of northern peoples.
choeng tua auk-son dance dance, performed in buddha s honor, characterized complex choreography inspired calligraphy of ancient alphabets of northern regions , movements used in martial arts.
the sounds of lanna, ancient kingdom of north music played on 2 instruments typical of region. phin-phia stringed instrument body made coconut shell. when plays it, musician rests shell on bare chest, moves or presses achieve desired tonality. in past, phin-phia instrument used youths court maidens of village. few musicians still play it. sueng stringed instrument, made of teak or hardwood. played plucking 2 metal or brass strings horn plectrum.


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southern thailand

southern thailand



the nora nora traditional dance of southern thailand (in southern thai language called chatri ), origins lie in various legends of there different versions. choreography of nora dance varies region region, composed of 12 positions , 17 movements.
nora tua oon refined version of nora requires great interpretive skills , experience. learn nora must studied young age body can achieve flexibility necessary execute complicated movements. female dancers, in fact, follow demanding exercise regime , strict discipline.
ram taeng kae elaborate nora dance requires great interpretative gifts. on stage protagonist launches harpoon @ crocodile, back, lit candles, made trunk of banyan tree. female dancer moves around writhing crocodile, poised pierce head @ right moment.
ram nora son ram basic posture, executed concentrating on hand arm , shoulder movements, , on equilibrium , movement of various parts of body, , accompanied rather long lyrics.
ram kien pral - yieb louk manao - ram ko soet advanced level of nora dance performed during competition between 2 groups of dancers. intimidate rival group, male dancer strikes effigy. in version known yleb louk manao, female protagonist stamps on 3 lemons symbolizing hearts of rivals. dance performed sign of victory. in next dance female protagonist asks pran, comical hunter, give headdress symbol of victory. ceremonial ritual carried out dishonor rivals , encourage members of group, , characterized sacredness, can seen style of dance.
ram nora bot pratom choreography uses basic posture, in hand, arm , shoulder movements synchronized of head.
ram ooak pran in company performs nora, pran or hunter plays part of fool. wears hunter s mask or headdress. movements amusing , designed make audience laugh. each position in harmony dynamic rhythm of music.
ram nora klong hong advanced level of nora performed on important occasions. female protagonist plays role of hong or kinnaree, legendary creature half woman , half bird. according celebrated nora teacher, episode partly based on legend of prasuton-manora. 7 kinnaree playing in lake in middle of wood. struck beauty , lightheartedness, pran boon, hunter, chases maidens in attempt catch youngest. lively harmonious movements evoke pran boon s pursuit of kinnaree tries escape.
ram nora tam bot - ram ooak pran in dance hand movements evoke beautiful scenery of songkhla province in south thailand. verses of song accompanied lively rhythm.
rabam srivichai - rabam sevichai 1 of so-called thai archaeological dances . reinvented dance represent kingdom of srivijaya, 8th 13th century buddhist maritime empire encompassed present day indonesia, malaysia, , south thailand. choreography , dance costume based on images carved bas relief on great stupa of borobudur in central java, , other artifact of srivijaya period. musical melody composed in javanese style. colors, black, red, , green characteristic of southern thailand. head-dress called krabang naa. of dance movements, poses , stances based upon classical javanese , balinese dance tradition.


southern thailand dances







regional dance styles

many folk songs in thai dance have story history of thai dance.

phleng cha-phleng reo - phleng cha–phleng reo found ayutthaya period , recorded , taught continuously present time. considered song basic dramatic art trained dancing.
rabam chiang saen – rabam chiang saen widespread in northern part of thailand. widespread down river basin laos.
ram thawai phraphon – danced auspicious ceremonies such father s day , mather s day.
rabam thawarawadi – rabam thawarawadi dates dvaravati period.
ram baisri sukhwan – ram baisri sukhwan performance northeastern thailand. dance performed in bai sri su khwan ceremony used welcome foreign officials or important visitors.
manora buchayan - manora buchayan demonstration derived name of drama named phra suthon-manora in part of manora sacrificed. there no song text. actors , actress dance along music.
chuichai phram- chuichai phram dancing of actors in phra (man) type. taken ancient royal work beginning named phraganessiagna in time of king rama vi.
chuichai benyakai - chuichai benyakai has been taken drama, khon nangloy.
chuichai wanthong - chuichai wanthong has been taken drama named khun chang-khun phan s phra wai taek thab (the defeat of phrawai) department of fine arts.
rabam lopburi - rabam lopburi appeared copying characteristics of idol, picture, sculpture, statue, bronze statue, stone carve, rear guard gate ancient places found in lopburi period.
rabam krida bhinihan - rabam krida bhinihan has been taken drama thailand glory.
soeng praewa - soeng praewa show people in northeast thailand. local folk dance in general festivals or special occasion.
krailat samreong - rabam krailat samreong folk dancing demonstration taken natasin college drama named manorah . fine arts department demonstrated people in 1955. demonstration set showed co-blessing whole things living in krilas mountrain.
ten kam ram keow - ten kam ram keow farmer. song show entertain of farmer.




^ thai archaeological dance . world in paper view. 28 january 2015.