EARLY CHILDHOOD PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BEBEK PUTIH JAMBUL DANCE

Abstract

The Bebek Putih Jambul dance is a new performance for young children based on local Balinese philosophy and accompanied by the Bebek Putih Jambul composition by Sekar Rare . This routine was devised in response to findings from the field indicating that most young children in Bali were exposed to age-inappropriate adult performing arts material during the learning process. The research problems are 1) What is the dance form of the Bebek Putih Jambul ?; 2) What is the function of the Bebek Putih Jambul ? This study used qualitative methods. The sources of data for this study included the Bebek Putih Jambul Dance performance, children, art instructors, parents, and the local population. Using symbol theory and practice theory, all data gathered through observation, interviews, and literature studies are qualitatively analyzed. The research results include 1) The Bebek Putih Jambul Dance, which is founded on indigenous Balinese knowledge, is performed as a free-form dance. This is evident in the variety of the show’s movements, performance structure, fashion cosmetics, and music. While dancing and singing, the Bebek Putih Jambul Dance teaches children about togetherness, mutual cooperation, discipline, responsibility, and the grandeur of God Almighty. Keywords: National Character, Bebek Putih Jambul Dance, Early Childhood DOI： https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.3.54