The songs and dances of Aceh generally reflect Islamic prayers art. In the VOC era, the songs and dances are very popular to support fighting spirits against the Dutch. Aceh's dances are dynamic and performed collectively rather than individually.

Guel Dance

Laweut Dance
The word "Laweut" was taken from Arabian word "Seulawat". This dance is originally performed in Pidie Aceh by 8 females including the leader.

Meuseukat Dance
This is a ritual dance to welcome the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The dancers pray and praise for God. This dance is performed in the whole Aceh.

Pho Dance
Formerly, this dance was performed in a burial service. Today, the dance becomes an entertainment performed in a feast in the whole Aceh.

Piasan Raya
This is a radiant youngsters' dance and originally performed in Banda Aceh.

Rebana Dance
The dancers combined dancing, singing skill, and playing "rebana" instrument.

Saman Meusekat Dance
This dance performed with the song that has Islamic prayers character.

Seudati Dance
The singers and dancers are performed by no less than 8 males, two escorts, and a leader. This dance is performed in the whole Aceh.

Tarek Pukat
This dance is describing sailors' life. Performed in Banda Aceh.

Ular-Ular Dance (Banda Aceh)
The dance describes the life and attitude of the snake. Performed in the Banda Aceh.