Our Dance

DANCE AND music are a large part of what Seharum Nusantara is all about. We specialise in performing traditional dances from cultures all over the Indonesian archipelago.

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Kuno Kini aims to promote traditional Batawi music through the perspective of the younger generation. The name Kunokini, a combination of the words kuno (old, ancient) and kini (now, current), stresses this aim. The dance represents the existence of Betawi tribe in metropolitan Jakarta. They maintain the old traditions in the fast growing and modern Indonesian capital city.

Nusantara dance is the medley of the dances that Seharum Nusantara have performed frequently over the last few years. It consists of the Plate Dance from West Sumatra, Manortor from North Sumatra, Giring-Giring from Borneo, Lenggang Nyai from Jakarta, Gemu Famire from Timor and Tobelo from Maluku. It represents Bhineka Tunggal Ika, Indonesians living united in diversity.

This social dance represents young people living harmoniously in a community. The song Sajojo is about the most beautiful girl in the village; and everyone is fond of her.

This is a social dance, originally from Timor, accompanied by the Gemu Famire song. This song is about the beauty of Maumere city and the beautiful Timorese girls.