The Role of the Remo Branjang Kawat Dance in Cultural Preservation in Surabaya: An Analysis of Cultural Innovation
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Remo Branjang Kawat Dance, Cultural Preservation, Cultural Innovation, Abing Santoso, Surabaya.Abstract
This research was motivated by the stagnation of traditional dance development in East Java, where many new dance creations are only temporary and do not become part of a sustainable repertoire. The Remo Branjang Kawat dance emerged as a new innovation designed by Abing Santoso to address this obstacle. This study focuses on analyzing the role of the Remo Branjang Kawat dance in cultural preservation in Surabaya through the perspective of cultural innovation theory. This study implements a descriptive qualitative approach by collecting data through intensive interviews, document studies, and performance reviews. The data is analyzed using H.G. Barnett's framework, reviewed by Ufer and Hausstein (2021) on cultural recombination and Kuswarsantyo (2020) on the diffusion of dance innovation. The results of the study show that the Remo Branjang Kawat dance plays a significant role in cultural preservation through three main aspects: 1) As an instrument of aesthetic recombination that revives the Tobong and Teropan styles; 2) As adaptive learning material adopted by educational institutions such as SMKN 12 Surabaya; and 3) As a new visual identity that has gained institutional legitimacy from the East Java Provincial Government. The research conclusion emphasizes that innovations that preserve “grassroots spirit” are effective preservation strategies to ensure the relevance of traditional arts in the modern era. This research has important implications for the development of dance curriculum and innovation-based cultural preservation management.
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Informan:
1. Abing Santoso (31 tahun), koreografer Tari Remo Branjang Kawat. Siwalankerto, Surabaya, jawa Timur.
2. Enggal (20 tahun), wakil komposer Tari Remo Branjang Kawat. Siwalankerto, Surabaya, Jawa Timur.
3. Angga (17 tahun), wakil penari Tari Remo Branjang Kawat. Siwalankerto, Surabaya, Jawa Timur.
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