Tinjauan Koreografi Tari Balanse Madam Di Kota Padang

Abstract

This research aims to explain and describe the Balanse Madam dance in Padang City. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research with descriptive methods of analysis. The main instruments in this study are researchers themselves and assisted with supporting instruments such as stationery and mobile phones. Data types are based on primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are obtained from library studies, observations, interviews and documentation. Data is analyzed with data collection, data reduction, data collection and conclusion drawing approaches. The results of this study showed that Balanse Madam Dance was based on the results of cultural acculturation between the Portuguese and Nias people in Padang city. The source of the motion is based on dance dance which is a Portuguese culture that is often seen by nias people in Padang city. In terms of form there is a pure motion that is simple but done on a repetitive way. floor design that tends to be straight and circular. The composition of the group used by the large group. Dancers must be even because this dance is a dance performed in pairs. The costumes used are for male dancers wearing bay stripes and batik pants or black base pants coupled with sarong and peci fabric. For female dancers using malay clothes, batik fabrics coupled with scarves that are covered in shoulders and gloves, female dancers wear beautiful makeup while male dancers do not use special makeup. The music used in this dance uses gamad music using the accompaniment of violin instruments, guitars, drum sets, tambur, and tamburin.. So it is concluded that Balanse Madam dance is a traditional dance that already has aspects of choreography in it so that it can be researched using choreography.