CHARACTER EDUCATION OF GANDRUNG DANCE IN THE SPIRIT OF NUSANTARA

Abstract

Art is an expression of the soul that is very pure and full of the value of beauty. This pure and beautiful soul can be realized if everyone can interpret art positively. Various positive characters can be developed through artistic activities. Mutual respect for differences is a powerful way to strengthen the spirit of the archipelago. Real goals that can be achieved by describing various types of Gandrung include Gandrung Banyuwangi, Gandrung Bali, and Gandrung Lombok performances which are harmonious, aesthetic, and full of character values reflecting multiculturalism. This research uses a qualitative approach combined with creating works of art. This qualitative approach was carried out in the early stages of the research to identify the existence of Gandrung arts in Banyuwangi, Bali, and Lombok. Information about the informants was collected using the purposive method, observation and study of documentation. Gandrung proves that art can create beauty, harmony, and financial benefits for society. Finally, a sense of nationalism grew with the spirit of the archipelago, revealing various potentials of this nation. This study found that the infatuation with performing arts has character values of tolerance, cooperation, hard work, discipline, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, which are obtained formally and can also be obtained informally (in a community environment).