The Value of Character Education in Saman Gayo Lues Dance

Abstract

This article aims to describe the values of character education contained in the Saman Gayo Lues dance. The Saman Gayo Lues dance is a type of folk art that breathes Islam which is danced by a group of men in apposition like the cross-legged final tahiyat in prayer. In the aspect of motion, the saman Gayo lues dance uses slow movements, getting faster and finally fast. This study uses a qualitative paradigm with a descriptive method. Data was collected by means of documentation studies and relevant literature reviews. The data analysis technique used is data triangulation to determine the validity of the data obtained in stages by reducing, categorizing and synthesizing data. The results showed that the Saman Gayo Lues dance has values of character education that are useful for human life, the elements of character values contained in the Saman Gayo Lues dance include: piety, honesty, togetherness and beauty (aesthetics) that can be seen. there are patterns of movement, poetry, and make-up (clothing). The values contained in the Saman Gayo Lues dance can be used as a medium in the form of dance to increase the value of spirituality (religious) and discipline in children (students) in formal or non-formal schools though.