Melinting

Performance

Form and Movement

The movements in dancing are divided into two based on gender, namely male and female. This dance is usually danced by women and men with a total of 8 dancers consisting of 4 men and 4 women. When dancing, the dancers will be divided into several rounds, namely the opening round (Pembuka), the kugowo queen round, the floating kenui round, and the closing round (Penutup).

Outfit

Islam makes a contribution that affects how the dance properties are. The Melinting dance costume for men consists of tapis cloth, belanga shirt, seretei feathers (Bulu seretei), a fan with free colors, and gold Skullcap

Meanwhile, the Melinting dance properties for women consist of tapis pepadun, long-sleeved white kebaya shirt, bun, singer rolling a yellow veil, jukum fruit, fan with free colors and ruwi bracelet. In addition to property, make-up is very important for Melinting dancers to create the right dancer's face, make-up will have an influence on how the atmosphere is right for dancing the dance.

Music

Melinting dance uses various musical accompaniments typical of the people of Lampung, one of which is Kalo Bala. Besides Kalo Bala, the accompaniment of this dance also often uses kendang, gongs, gamelan, fiddle, and various other musical instruments.

The purpose of the musical accompaniment in the Melinting dance is:

• Opening dance
• Accompanying the dancers into the performance arena
• As a sign of respect for the guests present