The Function Shift of Tre’bang Randu Kentir Dance from Ritual to Pseudoritual

Abstract

Digitalisation is a sign that marks human life in the millennial era, also has a large contribution to the impact of changes in art especially Indonesia, one of them is Randu Kentir Indramayu dance. The aims of the study is to analyze the shift in the function of Randu Kentir dance caused by changes of the society character in the millennial era. This research uses a qualitative paradigm with a descriptive-analysis method. Data obtained through interviews, participant observation, and study documentation. The analytical work carried out combine's theory: anthropology and sociology as seen from a historical perspective. Research findings show that in the 1970s the Randu Kentir dance had a function as a media for da'wah (kind of missionary endeavor) and ritual for the Indramayu community. The development of the current era has an impact on the shift of the dance function in the life of the Indramayu community, that is the change in the function of the Randu kentir dance from ritual to pseudoritual. The aspects that influence the shift in the function of Randu Kentir dance are caused by social and economic factors.