The Origin of Dance Rantak

Origin

Although there have been many writings that explain the origins of dance Rantak Kudo, have not found a source that really explain the origin of this cultural arts in Kerinci. This is expected because the history of dance Rantak Kudo is estimated to have existed since a long time in the Kerinci. According to senior artists (old), this art has been studied and implemented long before they were born, but its origins have become blurred over time and the lack of attention from the local historian. The existence of this Kerinci dance continues to be on guard for generations by local artists Kerinci culture from generation to generation,though its presence is very little at this point and began to fade.Arts and culture are identical with the language and style of the language communities in the Cape region kerinci of the song (caregiver) to go to art and dance to leave. Cape region is located downstream along the river that flows along the edge towards Lake Kerinci. This is evident from the lyrics and rhymes and language Kerinci Downstream used in singing the song that accompanies the dance moves (caregiver).

Background

This dance is known as "Rentak Kudo" because the movement pounding like a horse. This dance is danced in a celebration that is considered highly Background This dance is known as "Rentak Kudo" because the movement pounding like a horse. This dance is danced in a celebration that is considered very sacred by the people Kerinci. The high respect for the celebration of arts and culture in ancient times Kerinci is very strong so it is believed that in every performance of this cultural art vibration and pounding dance Kudo Rantak be felt until a great distance from the location of the staging. This dance is dedicated to celebrate the agricultural crops in the area Kerinci which in general are rice (paddy) and held for days without stopping. Sometimes when hit by long droughts, Kerinci community will also perform this art to pray to the Almighty (according to their belief respectively). The purpose of this dance performance generally is to preserve agriculture and prosperity of society,to show gratitude Kerinci society in both the fertile season and the dry season to seek blessings of rain. sacred for the people Kerinci. The high respect for the celebration of arts and culture in ancient times Kerinci is very strong so it is believed that in every performance of this cultural art vibration and pounding dance Kudo Rantak be felt until a great distance from the location of the staging. This dance is dedicated to celebrate the agricultural crops in the area Kerinci which in general are rice (paddy) and held for days without stopping. Sometimes when hit by long droughts, Kerinci community will also perform this art to pray to the Almighty (according to their belief respectively). The purpose of this dance performance generally is to preserve agriculture and prosperity of society, to show gratitude Kerinci society in both the fertile season and in the dry season to seek blessings of rain. Because generally have a Minang dance styles and movement techniques are identical to the Minangkabau martial arts, which in the martial arts, there are several techniques that must be mastered by the dancers Minangkabau, such as:

1. Tagak - Listening tagun

2. Ukua Jo Jangko

3. Glance Kutiko

4. Garak-Garik

5. Raso-Pareso

Tagak - Listening tagun

Tagak (upright) literally just means standing, but "tagak" in the game of martial arts and dance can mean doing a dance as usual said Mambao Tagak (do the dance) while  tagun (stop or thoughtful for a moment before starting work) relationship between two words tagak  tagun intended to reveal the basic skills or abilities Minangkabau beginning dancers.

Ukua Jangko

Ukua Jo Jangko (measuring and term) are the two words have a meaning that accuracy to do something in accordance with its provisions. The term is intended to be a dancer able to do motion technically perfect, but not too demanding the ability of interpretation and expression of the dance that they serve.

Glance Kutiko

Glance literally mean look, but in the martial arts is defined as understanding, interpretation and perception towards something. While Kutiko (when, at the time) which means that the accuracy of the understanding, interpretation and perception on something. At this level of dancers are required to have the ability to understand the dance which he did perfectly and correctly.

Garak-Garik

Garak (Premonition) a person's sensitivity and skill towards something that is and will happen. While Garik (motion). Garak-term Garik in Minangkabau mean a person's ability to do something technical and non-technical. It is intended dancer in Garak-Garik demanded to implement technically and also has the sensitivity and accuracy of the flavor and the expression of the dance is presented.

Raso-Pareso

Raso (taste) Pareso (check, correction).

In Minangkabau culture Raso Peraso two sentences that have one meaning, that conclusions about attitudes and actions based on thoughts and feelings. Minang proverb says "Raso dibaok naiak pareso dibaok down" when it happens assimilation between Raso and peraso (thoughts and feelings)