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A ‘Reyog’ Dancer’s Dedication
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A ‘Reyog’ Dancer’s Dedication

As an artist who has been engaged in the art of reyog Ponorogo (tiger-peafowl mask dance from Ponorogo), Sudirman, 55, has trained many dancers. But to preserve reyog, broader collaboration is needed.

By
Runik Sri Astuti
· 5 minutes read
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Sudirman

As an artist who has been engaged in the art of reyog Ponorogo (tiger-peafowl mask dance from Ponorogo), Sudirman, 55, has trained many dancers. But to preserve reyog, broader collaboration is needed.

A small spouted pot was dancing on a cambric piece one afternoon. The graceful movement followed the pattern of a tiger head bearing a peafowl with its beautiful feathers. The aroma of liquid wax was pervading the room.

Editor:
Nasru Alam Aziz
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