CREATIVE THAI DANCE DESIGN : DEED SABA RUNGKAYAI

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Abstract

The objective of this study, creative Thai dance design of Deed Saba Rungkayai, Rangkayai Sub-district, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, was to investigate the history and playing methods of Saba to serve as guidelines for creating performing arts from traditional plays. The study is conduct through the investigations of relevant documents and the interviews with local leaders, who had experiences of playing Saba, and the participatory observations, to collect information on steps, rules, and actions used in playing Saba. The results show that playing Saba in the area of Rungkayai Sub-district is unique by using ‘Mai Cad’ (a foot-long flat bamboo stick) to eject the Saba ball as to shoot the Saba ball of the opponents. The Saba patriarch of Rungkayai has a different play style from the other regions. Play for the competition.  the creative  selected  6 out of 28 actions of shooting Saba to use in the performance, which included  E-Ok   E-Mark Ka Po   E-Kao Kae   E-Keep Toi  E-Ja Mook Dud   E-Si Loy Song Kon.  The play is divided into two parties: male and female. Indicates the strength of the player. Must have precision in shooting the thresher in various gestures.  The Show of Deed Saba Rungkayai consisted of four phases. 1) represented the invitation among young people to play Saba, 2) represented the preparation of the Saba play ground. 3) was for the actual competition between young males and females. 4) the players danced together in couples to celebrate after the competition completed. The Folk music Ensemble used with the performance was the Mahoree Korat, The costumes were adapted from the local Korat dressing of a shirt and Jong Kra Ben .  which clay jewelry.