Dancing with the Invisible: Trance as a Medium of Cultural and Spiritual Dialogue in Javanese Folk Tradition
International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding August 5, 2025 Dwi Wahyudiarto, Slamet Md, Kanthi Nur Setyowati
This paper examines the phenomenon of trance in Javanese traditional dance traditions, viewing it as an artistic endeavor rather than a psychological peculiarity. Trance is understood as a type of communication between the human and supernatural realms, with significant roots in local traditions. Using an ethnographic method and the Solah Ebrah model, the study carefully documents and analyzes...