The dance itself is the rhythmic swaying of the hips to the pulsating rhythm of the Ravane. It starts with a gentle swaying, to a slow and solemn tune, which gradually rises, consuming the dancers and setting their bodies jerking, stretching and swaying with animated movements to keep pace with the ever-increasing tempo. The man usually stands in the dancing area with hands on the hips waiting for the girl to shuffle towards him, wiggling, hip-balancing and waving a colourful handkerchief invitingly. We do not advise the women to wear mini-skirts. A colourful full- length patterned skirt and blouse is preferable.
Men are free in their choice of costumes.
Open-neck or bushshirt will do, but formal wear can be a handicap. We do hope you will enjoy the Sega. We considered giving you the English version of the music but we feel that by so doing it will lose its local colour.