Saman dance

Why is this dance called Saman? Saman dance is on call because it was created by a cleric named Sheikh Saman Aceh at around XIVcentury AD, from the Gayo highlands. Initially, this dance is a popular game called Pok Ane. However, later added to the accompaniment of poems that contain praises to Allah SWT, and accompanied also by a combination of pat-pat of the dancers. At that time, saman dancebecome one of the media propaganda. At first, saman dance only displayed for certain events, especially when celebrating the anniversary of the Great Prophet Muhammad orreferred to Prophet Muhammad 's warning. Typically, Saman dance is shown below under Meunasah (a type of surau stage). However, over the times, too, Saman grow until its use becomes more frequent. Now, dance saman dance can be classified as entertainment /performances, because performances of dance is not bound by time,certain events or ceremonies. Tari Saman can be displayed on every occasion that are crowds and excitement, such as birthday parties, weddings or other celebrations. To place, Saman usually done inhouse, field, and some are using the stage. Tari Saman usually displayed is guided by a leader who is typically called the Sheikh. Sheikh Saman dancers and must work well togetherto create a compact and harmonious movement.
Saman dance is indeed very interesting. Saman dance performance sare not only popular in our own country, but also popular overseas as in Australia and Europe. Recently saman dance in shows in Australia tocommemorate the catastrophic tsunami of 26 December 2006.Therefore, we should be proud of the arts that we have, and preserve it so as not to become extinct.