Implementation of Traditional Dance Art Extracurriculars in Elementary School

Abstract

One of the considerations of globalization is the inclusion of other countries' cultures which has replaced the erosion of Indonesia's original culture. This can be seen from the lack of understanding and knowledge of children in Indonesia of their own regional culture, one of which is dance. Therefore, there needs to be supported to foster the interest of young people today to learn traditional dancing so that Indonesian culture is maintained. One effort that can be done to preserve traditional dance is the implementation of extracurricular activities of traditional dance in schools. The purpose of this journal is to find out the process of implementing extracurricular traditional dance in schools, to understand the talks that discuss the process of implementing traditional extracurricular activities, and to find out how to deal with teachers in overcoming extracurricular activities of traditional dancing. The research method used is a qualitative method with the type of case study. This research was conducted in primary schools and the informants in this study were the principal, extracurricular teachers of traditional dance, and students who took part in extracurricular activities of traditional dance. Data collection methods in this study use the method of observation, interviews, and documentation. The extracurricular implementation of traditional dance can help young people to get to know their regional dances and can help young people to learn it. Thus, the young generation will be able to accept traditional dances of their regions and demand traditional dances to be accepted.