THE CREATION OF JABATIM DANCE AS A NUSANTARA CREATIVE DANCE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

Abstract

The lack of understanding and mastery of traditional dance skills among Universitas Terbuka (UT) students, who also serve as elementary school teachers, presents a significant challenge in the preservation of Nusantara culture. To address this issue, an innovative solution is needed to integrate traditional dance into effective and interactive distance learning through the creation of a new dance, the Jabatim Dance. Jabatim, which represents Java, Batak, and Minang, is a newly developed dance inspired by traditional movements from East Java, West Java, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The methodology employed in this research is based on Alma Hawkins' theory of dance creation, which encompasses three stages: exploration, improvisation, and composition. These stages involve examining traditional dance movements that are subsequently developed into new creations through improvisation and composition, thereby balancing traditional elements with modern innovation. The research findings indicate that Jabatim Dance can be integrated into the Arts, Culture, and Crafts or Seni Budaya and Prakarya (SBdP) curriculum in elementary schools through interactive video media, enabling students to learn independently. This interactive video supports UT students, who are also teachers, in learning and instructing traditional dance to their students, even in remote areas. Consequently, Jabatim Dance functions not only as a tool for cultural preservation but also as an innovation in distance education.