Yospan Dance

Yospan Dance is one of the social dance originating from the two regions, namely Biak and Yapen Waropen. In the beginning of this dance consists of social dance Yosim and Pancar which are two different dance but eventually combined into one dance. In Yospan dance performances from Yapen Maropen, the dancers are so graceful dance that brought the audience swayed. This dance is accompanied by song and the musical instrument ukulele and guitar that comes from outside Papua. Also there is an instrument that functions as a bass with three straps. Bass strap is made of pandan leaves that can be found in the coastal forests of Papua. In addition to these instruments, there are musical instruments made from dried gourds that filled with beads or small stones. 

Pancar dance from Biak have not agile movement and dance as much as Yosim, because it follows the accompanying music instruments such as Tifa.

Yospan Dance

Tifa musical instrument made of leather monitor lizards (soa-soa). The name of Pancar dance comes from the name of the jet plane ever passed over Biak. They were amazed by the plane that left a thick cloud and white lines on the tracks, so the dance is named Pancar dance.

Both dances (Yosim and Pancar) are then combined so its look dynamic. Even when the Commander XVII / Trikora (1987 - 1989), Major General Wismoyo Arismunandar introducing the dance in every activity of Kodam XVII/Trikora then almost all central agencies in Jayapura bandwagon perform them. The Yospan dance accompany song comes from the lyrics of the two people of Papua.

Yospan dance is a social dance, there is no limit to the number of dancers in this dance, anyone can go in a circle and can be directly moved to follow the dancer. No matter whether they are male or female, old or young. The position of the dancers are usually in a circle and walk around while dancing, accompanied by musicians. Through Yospan dance, Papua people communication with immigrants being positive, as well as introducing the music and contemporary songs that created the Papuan artists. The dance is usually exhibited on special occasions. For example weddings, national day event. This indicates these dances can be followed by anyone in his appearance, including visitors who are watching it.