MULI BEKIPAS DANCE FORM AT KUSUMA LALITA STUDIO, METRO CITY

Abstract

This research discusses the study of the Muli Bekipas dance choreography at the Kusuma Lalita studio in Metro City. This research aims to describe the study of choreography in the Muli Bekipas dance which includes movements, floor patterns, make-up, clothing, dance props and musical accompaniment. The research design is a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The theory used in this research is Sumandiyo Hadis choreographic study concept which describes or records dance by analyzing dance phenomena that are visible from the external form only, which can be done by studying the form, technique and style of movement. The study of the forms presented in the Muli Bekipas dance has dance forms that are categorized as quite complex dances. The results of the research show that the Muli Bekipas dance has twenty-eight movement sequences created from the development of Lampung dance movements, namely the Sigeh Penguten dance, Melinting dance and Bedana dance. Apart from that, the Muli Bekipas dance also has clothing that is typical of Lampung. This dance is accompanied by music with five beats and the lyrics of the Lampung song which describes the Muli Bekipas dance.