The meanings of the performance of Rejang Tegak Dance for the people of Busungbiu Village, Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia in the global era

Ida Ayu, Wimba Ruspawati and Ni Made, Ruastiti (2019) The meanings of the performance of Rejang Tegak Dance for the people of Busungbiu Village, Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia in the global era. ASIA LIFE SCIENCES The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Beyond Excellence©, 28 (2). pp. 255-280. ISSN 0117-3375

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Abstract

This research was intended to understand the meaning of the performance of Rejang Tegak Dance, which is still preserved in Busungbiu Village, Buleleng, Bali. In addition, this research was conducted due to the imbalance between assumptions and reality that occurred in the real situation. The advanced and modern society should have preferred the performing arts whose choreography is arranged in a modern, beautiful and easy way to be presented. It is different from the phenomenon occurred in Bususngbiu Village. Although Rejang Tegak Dance has a very simple form, in fact, the local people still preserve it up to now. The questions are: (1) What is the form of Rejang Tegak Dance? (2) What is the meaning of the performance for the people of Busungbiu Village in this global era? This research applied qualitative method. The data sources of the research were the performance of Rejang Tegak Dance, related informants consisting of the Village Head, leaders, community elders, dancers, musicians, and the people of Busungbiu Village. All data obtained through observations, interviews, and library studies were analyzed using aesthetic theory, religious theory, and knowledge/power relation theory. The research findings indicated that Rejang Tegak Dance is presented in the form of free dance (without character). It appears from the way of the presentation, structure of the performance, makeup, costume, and the musical accompaniment of the performance. Until now, people of Busungbiu Village, Buleleng, Bali still preserve Rejang Tegak Dance because it is interpreted as a means of ceremonies, reinforcement of social relations, and cultural identity of the local people in the global era. Keywords: form, meanings, performance of Rejang Tegak Dance, Karya Gede ceremony

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