Creative Dance: Roengrudi Yaksini Thengtuk

Abstract

The purposes of the research were to study Nang Kraraeng, the Giantesses’ identity, and the dancing styles of the actresses in Thengtuk of Chakkawanmongkhonsin in Chanthaburi Province, and to create the dance, Roengrudi Yaksini Thengtuk. The data were collected from documents and structured interviews to analyze the knowledge of the process of creating the dance. Thengtuk is a folk dance in Chanthaburi Province, and Chakkawanmongkhonsin is the only Thengtuk dance group in Thamai Sub-district in Chanthaburi Province. It was found that Nang Kraraeng played the main role in the story setting. The popular giantesses were Nang Yak Phisuasamut, Nang Yak Kratuk-ud, Nang Yak Kakhaow, Nang Yak Asurinthanari, Nang Yak Phawik, and Nang Yak Phisuanam. The roles and acting styles of Nang Kraraeng served as inspiration for Roengrudi Yaksini Thengtuk. The creation comprised 1) performance styles, 2) dance choreography, 3) skillful performers, 4) Thai royal costumes, 5) makeup, 6) clubs, and 7) music. Roengrudi Yaksini Thengtuk inherits the art of local performance in Chanthaburi Province, showcasing a creative dance style to continue the local wisdom.