As with Kuda Lumping, the Reog dancer is believed to be prone to spirit possession.Traditionally a warok had to undergo ritual austerities (fasting, chastity) in order to maintain his internal purity. For this reason, waroks formerly had no contact with women.Additional to the warok, someone will play the part of a king from long ago who supposedly fought with the Reog. There are also dancers wearing red masks who perform acrobatic acts, and there are also young men doing a kind of kuda lumping dance (nowadays often young women).After opening dances played by the other dancers, the warok makes an entrance.