Baris (dance)

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Baris is a traditional dance of Bali, in which a solo dancer depicts the feelings of a young warrior prior to battle. Originally, Baris was performed as a religious ritual. The dancer may bear a kris, a spear, a bow, or other weapons, depending on the variant performed. baris literally means line or file, and referred to the line of soldiers who served the rajas of Bali.