The Transformation of Jayengrana Dance from the Perspective of Anthony Giddens’s Structuration Theory

Abstract

A BSTRACT : Transformation in structuration theory is caused by two things which are the roles of the agents and the interest in system construction purpose. Change of structure in the transformation , according to Anthony Giddens (2011), is limited to the actions of the agents to modify the existing structure. It means that the initial structure is not then removed , but still acts as the main basis. The application of the structuration theory on dance can be found in the case of transformation of “ Jayengrana ” dance which has endured significant changes after its proliferation. “ Jayengrana ” dance is one of dancing repertoires in Sumedang’s “ wayang ” dance genre in West Java, Indonesia . The potential in “ Jayengrana ” dance is shown in its phenomenal proliferation. The level of the proliferation can be seen not only in local and regional level, but also in international one. The agent involving in this phenomenon of the transformation of “ Jayengrana ” dance is R. Ono Lesmana Kartadikusumah (Ono) in Sumedang and Iyus Rusliana in Bandung . The agents of change for “ Jayengrana ” dance give their creativity which has modifying qualities aiming to fulfill the system’s needs, aesthetic demands, and today’s theatrical elements of dancing performances. Finally, “ Jayengrana ” dance , as a treasure of “ wayang ” dance Sumedang style , must be conserved in terms of its originality and also can be a model for the dance which will always be open for the reconstruction. K EY WORDS : T ransformation, structuration theory, “ Jayengrana ” dance , Anthony Giddens, R. Ono Lesmana Kartadikusumah (Ono) and Iyus Rusliana , and agent of change. About the Author: Lilis Sumiati , M.Sn. is a Ph.D. Student at the Faculty of Humaities UNPAD (Padjadjaran University), Jalan Raya Sumedang-Bandung, Jatinangor, West Java; and also as a Lecturer at the STSI (Indonesia’s Art College) Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Corresponding author is: lilissumiati1411@yahoo.com How to cite this article? Sumiati, Lilis. (2014). “The Transformation of Jayengrana Dance from the Perspective of Anthony Giddens’s Structuration Theory” in TAWARIKH: International Journal for Historical Studies , Vol.5(2) April, pp.223-236. Bandung, Indonesia: ASPENSI [Asosiasi Sarjana Pendidikan Sejarah Indonesia] and UVRI [Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia], ISSN 2085-0980. Chronicle of the article: Accepted (February 1, 2014); Revised (March 3, 2014); and Published (April 28, 2014).