Topeng is an Indonesian form of dance drama in which one or more dancers wear masks and perform ancient stories, often concerning semi-mythical kings and princes. Topeng dances are most prevalent in Bali and Java but are also found in other Indonesian islands such as Madura (off the coast of East Java). The word "topeng" means mask in Indonesian. Image File history File links Topeng Tua mask File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Topeng Tua mask File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Information on topeng dances from program notes of a performance in Glasgow in 2003
Topeng Pajegan is the website of Sean Aquino, a designer and performer among other things, living in San Francisco.
Topeng is an Indonesian form of dance drama in which one or more dancers wear masks and perform ancient stories, often concerning semi-mythical kings and princes.
Topeng Pajegan is a Balinese word referring to one person enacting the roles of several characters, essentially a one-man show, through which the actor/dancer establishes his/her expertise.
Some Topengs may be performed specifically to exorcise a village of sickness or to bless a particular rice field with fertility.
Topeng dancers, for instance, also keep their masks in special sanctuaries of their family temples and honor the masks with offerings similar to those presented to Rangda and Barong.
Topeng dancers have been known to fall into trances like these during their performances, but mostly they depend on rigorous training to prepare them properly for the execution of their roles in the temple dramas.
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