Zapin pecah dua belas dance: movement structure and educational values in the Riau Malay culture

Abstract

Purpose: to describe the history and development of the Zapin pecah dua belas dance, analyze the movement structure that forms the dance, and identify the educational values contained within it as part of the preservation of Riau Malay culture.

Method: this study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was conducted through non-participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation at the Bina Tasik Studio in Pangkalan Kerinci District, Pelalawan Regency. Research informants included dance instructors, senior dancers, traditional leaders, and arts and culture teachers. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing using triangulation techniques to ensure data validity.

Findings: the Zapin pecah dua belas dance is a traditional Riau Malay dance resulting from the acculturation of Arab and local cultures. It has twelve basic movements arranged systematically. The dominance of fast, rhythmic footwork, smooth hand movements, symmetrical floor patterns, and the harmony of movement with musical accompaniment characterizes its movement structure. This dance also carries educational values, including discipline, cooperation, manners, aesthetics, and cultural preservation.

Implications: this research has implications for the development of dance arts learning and efforts to preserve the Zapin pecah dua belas dance as part of the Riau Malay cultural identity.

Originality: examines the movement structure and educational values ​​of the Zapin pecah dua belas dance at once, and emphasizes its role in learning the arts and preserving Riau Malay culture.