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Dance Angguk that later became typical regional dances Kulon Progo (Yogyakarta-Indonesia), derived from the dance Dolalak in Purworejo. Brought in and began to live in Kulon Progo in 1950. At first the dance performed by men, new in 1970 the group initiated Angguk Putri. Number of dancers Angguk between 12 to 20 dancers. But often also less than 12 dancers or more than 20 dancers. Wearing a uniform style costumes Dutch officer, with short pants, dark colored long sleeve shirt with gold ornaments. Hat and long socks, no shoes. Musical instruments consist of: Kendang, Saron, fly, Bedhug, Bas, and Key Bord. In general, Angguk stage is divided into several rounds, each round there are 3 parts. The first stage like a storefront, all the dancers performed to the stage, hold the potential and attractiveness of Nod group is concerned, through costumes, movement flexibility, compactness, blocking, musical accompaniment and the ability of individual dancers.

Angguk typical accompaniment sang to summon spirits. Although still in the frame group, the dancers began preoccupied with himself, into the rhythm away, the more dynamic movements, until at the climax of one or several experienced dancer trance or possessed by the spirit, marked by wearing sunglasses. While the others sat, trance dancers kept dancing, with a free individual movement, explosive and erotic. Occasionally he asked for water and roses or offerings that is served. When the spirit will leave the dancers, there is a special song to accompany the departure of the spirit. Usually before he left he asked the committee met with the organizers to say thank you.

Considering the artistry is like 'playing' with the spirit, so needed a handler in charge of guarding the comings and goings of spirits.

Some groups are quite popular Angguk among others:

1. Group Angguk Putri Sri Lestari from Pripih,
2. Angguk Mekar Perwitasari from Tlogolalo, Hargamulyo, Kokap,
3. Angguk Putri Puspa Rini from Kulur village, subdistrict Temon.

In earlier times people are very fond of art dance this Angguk to be willing to watch until morning. Dancers will angguk very famous beauty and skill in dancing, so many young people who are crazy dance performances this Angguk.