THE CONSTRUCTION OF NANDAK ZABET TAK-TUNG DANCE: ADAPTATION OF ZAPIN AND SAMRAH MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE ARABMALAY PERANAKAN CULTURAL CONTEXT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF NANDAK ZABET TAK-TUNG DANCE: ADAPTATION OF ZAPIN AND SAMRAH MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE ARABMALAY PERANAKAN CULTURAL CONTEXT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56107/ijpa.v4i1.252Abstract
This study analyzes dance as a medium of cultural acculturation through the creation of Nandak
Zabet Tak-Tung, rooted in the Betawi cultural framework. It focuses on adapting Zapin and Samrah
movements to represent Arab-Malay Peranakan heritage, while exploring interdisciplinary
connections with music, scenography, and other artistic elements. The research employs a qualitative
method with systematic stages: defining focus, collecting data via direct observation, in-depth
interviews, and document analysis. Data are organized into a structured matrix to support
interpretation.
The theoretical foundation draws from Alma M. Hawkins’ creative concept in Moving from Within,
translated by I Wayan Dibia, encompassing six aspects: experiencing, seeing, feeling, imagining,
transforming, and forming. These guide the choreographic process, resulting in a work that
reconfigures Zapin and Samrah into a dynamic structure emphasizing movement exploration and
embodiment.
Through imaginative choreography inspired by local traditions, the study proposes the use of ArabMalay Peranakan-based movement to enrich Betawi dance. It contributes to the preservation and
innovation of Indonesian performing arts by integrating cultural heritage with contemporary
expression. Ultimately, this research supports the advancement of knowledge, technology, and sociocultural development within a humanistic and locally grounded artistic landscape.
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