Strengthening Competence of Dancers

Abstract

For a dancer with core competencies to be a benchmark for the success of dancing, of course, it must be mastered thoroughly. Core dance competencies consist of mastery of motion techniques (wiraga), dance inspiration (wirasa), musical sensitivity (wirama). This will be achieved well if the learning carried out has a reference or curriculum, strategy and human resources that can support these aspects. This Jaipong Wangsit dance was chosen by researchers, as a form of instructional material strategy, which can be done in non-formal education or studio, because the Jaipong dance entitled Wangsit has several aspects that support the strengthening of the potential of a dancer. The method used in this study is descriptive analysis using a qualitative approach. Jaipong Wangsit dance is a heroicthemed dance, it departs from the Wangsit song, which has a specific message or meaning. This can be used as a foundation in working on Jaipong dance works. Between the theme of songs, song lyrics, and musical characters that are interrelated with each other in Jaipong Wangsit dance can form the character of dancers. The researcher draws the conclusion that Jaipong Wangsit dance can stimulate motoric students, facilitate learning that will be applied to students in honing core competency in wiraga, wirasa, wirama, which of course by using the right learning method, one of them is CTL learning model (Contextual Teaching and Learning) who can support each process that will be given to students.

Bentang Banten Dance as Training of Art and Culture Teacher

“…Core competencies include text and content, which consists of movement techniques, musical sensitivity, and dance sentiments with their own content. While supporting competencies are born from self-confidence about commitment, self-discipline, high curiosity, enthusiasm, and longevity [6].…”