Dang Mengalai

Presented by: Group 7

Introduction
Dang Mengalai
is a traditional song originally derived from
shaman's or dakun chant that can make a fish
trap (bubu) dance.

Bubu made up of bamboo covered with black

cloth.

Dang Mengalai is now sang in various

occasions or used as a welcome dance.
 Etmology
Dang Mengalai
Dang mengalai is an old Malay phrase
which means "Dance"

There is a specific dance performed in

Sabah called the Mengalai which is also
the same as " Pangalay" and "Mangalay"
of Sulo and Tawi tawi Philippines.
Dance Properties
Nationality
Bruniean (Malay)

Dance Culture
Folk Dance

Place of Origin
Brunie
Dance Classification
Festival / Welcome Dance

Time Signature
4/4

Mood
Juvial

Stance
Erect

Perfromers
All Girls or mixed
 Music
Provided by instruments that includes:

Dombak Gambus dan biola Rebana Guling Tanagn

Props
No props for men and for women we have Kipas or Open

Fan and Selendang or Scarf which is slung on the left

shoulder
 Accessories
Costume
For Women Kerongsang Cucuk Sanggul

Baju Kurung Tudong

Dokoh Gold Earings,

Angklets, and
Rings

Kasut or Shoes
Costume Baju Melaya

For Men Baju

Songkok

Cekak Musang

Kain Samping

Kasut Kulit

Seluar
 Basic Steps/Gestures
Dainty Walk
Step Close R (L)
Grapevine
Hand Movements
Hands clode together and half rotate wrists so
that the palms are down (ct 1 , 2 ) bring palms
up (ct 3 , 4 ) repeat several times
Thank You
for listening!