Dance Sekapur Betel is a traditional dance originating from Jambi. This dance is a welcome dance to the big guests. The dance of whiting was created by Firdaus Chatab in 1962. In 1967, this dance was later reorganized by OK Hendri BBA. This dance describes roomy and open feelings that Jambi people have for visitors visiting their area. The number of dancers in this dance is 9 female dancers and 3 male dancers. The dancers have 1 (one) person in charge of holding the umbrella, 2 (two) guards and others dancing. Unfortunately, at this time the enthusiasm of citizens to dance sekapur betel reduced. This is seen from the number of dancers who shrunk, which amounted to 6 (six) people, 1 (one) male dancer in charge of bringing cerano and other female dancers. Movement, high prayer, stretched, decorated (using the ring, bracelet, earrings, lipet and calak powder), half-turn movement, full play becomes part of this dance. The movement is done in low and medium level position, while the patter
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