The Plate Dance (Indonesian: Tari Piring) is traditional dance that originated from the Minangkabau of West Sumatra. The dance describes the sense of joy and gratitude of Minangkabau society when the harvest has come, in which a young quartermaster swinging motion steps to show their skills in playing the plate that is in their hands.
This dance is accompanied by a song that is played with a musical instrument 'Talempong' and 'saluang', in which movement is done quickly while holding the plate in the palm of their hand. Sometimes they throw their plates into the air or slamming it to the ground and trampled on by the dancers who go barefoot.
The dance was performed in pairs as well as groups with a variety of movements that are done quickly, dynamically and interspersed with sound berdentik plate carried by the dancers. At first the history of this plate has the intention of dance in traditional societies Rice Goddess worship and reverence for the harvest. But today the dances are more often held at a wedding.
This dance has become a very popular , even in neighboring countries like Malaysia are also often performed. Dish dance abroad known and loved for this dance has the movement of energetic, passionate, interesting, dynamic, and dance movements are not monotone, so the main attraction for the viewers Dancing Dish.