 Sanghyang dance is an inherited form from pre-Hindu culture which is
still preserved in some places in Bali. This dance is believed to be
potent of curing illnesses. The dancer has the ability to communicate
with divine natural powers; performed by male and female trance dancers.
This dance is accompanied by a song called Gending Shangyang, and in
Sukawati this dance is also accompanied by the traditional Balinese
instruments. Gending Sanghyang is believed to summon the powers of
nature.
There are three steps in this dance, called Nusdus, Masolah,
and Ngelinggihang. Nusdus is the first step in Sanghynag dance. In this
step, the dancer’s soul is cleared by using holy smoke so they can
communicate with the powers of nature. The second step is called
Masolah. This step is when the powers have entered the dancer’s body.
The dancer will move naturally in trance. The closing step is called
Ngelinggihang. In this step, the natural powers have left the dancer’s
body and the priest sprinkles holy water on the dancer. There are six
types of Sanghyang dances, they are: Sanghyang Dedari, Sanghyang Deling,
Sanghyang Bojog, Sanghyang Sampat, Sanghyang Celeng, and Sanghyang
Jaran.
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