Movement

Name & Description

Hands   

Hand movements are the most important element in Igal Lellang, defining the identity of the performance. There are three (3) basic hand movements:

1)                    Angaleburan Tangan

One hand bends slightly toward the body while the other is extended high to the side. The wrist performs circular rotations (inward or outward). The palm is held upright without flexing backward as in Igal-Igal.

2)                    Holiga’un Tangan

This refers to opposing hand movements, as if pushing against resistance with the palms while simultaneously moving the fingers.

3)                    Angalellang Tangan

Both hands are extended outward, slowly waving from a low to a high position at the sides, with fingers held straight and accentuated upon reaching the high position. This movement is often combined with foot movements at the start of the performance.

Shoulders

Shoulder movements, known as “Angidjut Baha,” play an important role in enhancing the visual beauty of the dance. The shoulders move alternately up and down, in rhythm with the music. Unlike in Igal-Igal, these movements are less dominant, with a moderate frequency that maintains subtlety while still adding visual interest.

 Feet

Pergerakan kaki l mengandungi dua (2) motif iaitu;

1)                     Pagginsil Tapek/Naek

This involves sliding the foot using the heel while lifting the front part of the foot slightly for smooth transitions or gliding from one place to another.

2)           Angengkek-Ngengkek

A fundamental movement where one leg is bent to support the body, while the other lightly touches the floor with the toes or the ball of the foot near the supporting leg. This versatile movement allows the dancer to move forward, backward, or sideways.