This article discusses the reconstruction that has been carried out on the Salendang Dance with the aim of building the character of the Millennial Generation in the field of dance. Building character needs to regain local cultural values (Minangkabau). Through the Research & Development Method (R&D) method used to produce a product, tested the effectiveness of the product in accordance with the purpose of the reconstruction, according to Yusuf Qardhawi's theory, namely: (1) Maintaining the original while maintaining its character and characteristics. (2) Repair and strengthen the weakened ones. (3) Updates without changing their original character and characteristics. Dance reconstruction also refers to Hughes theory that the traditional dance learning process includes learning four kinds of ethics: (1) discipline; (2) courtesy and mutual respect; (3) not arrogant or socializing; (4) consistent and confident. The results showed that the Dampieng Selendang Dance was the only dance that developed in the descendants of Rajo and Puti Tarusan, had 7 different types of movements, namely: Kuriek Kundi,

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis Fungsi Tari Persembahan dalam Pesta Perkawinan Masyarakat Melayu di Kelurahan Kampung Besar Seberang Kecamatan Rengat Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu Provinsi Riau. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif analitis. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka, observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah dengan cara seleksi data, analisis data, dan diinterpretasikan serta data dideskripsikan sehingga menghasilkan kesimpulan dari apa yang diteliti. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa Tari Persembahan dalam pesta perkawinan masyarakat Melayu terdapat 2 fungsi tari yaitu, fungsi upacara dan fungsi pertunjukan atau sajian estetis. Fungsi upacara, Tari Persembahan ditampilkan dalam pesta perkawinan adat Melayu, di mana tari ini untuk penyambutan tamu yang dihormati yaitu sepasang pengantin yang duduk bersanding di pelaminan. Tarian diakhiri dengan penyuguhan sekapur sirih. Tari Persembahan dalam pesta perkawinan adat Melayu pada masa sekarang sudah menjadi suatu tradisi baru. Tanpa Tari Persembahan pesta perkawinan tidak meriah. Tari Persembahan ditarikan oleh 5 orang penari perempuan berkesan cantik, glamor dan megah yang mengutamakan keestetikan. Tari Persembahan sengaja dipersiapkan dengan koreografi yang bervariasi ditujukan untuk dipertontonkan kepada khalayak ramai berfungsi sebagai tari pertunjukan atau sajian estetis.

This article is the result of research (2021) which aims to develop the choreography of the Salendang Dance in the form of Galombang to be performed in the Mandeh tourist area. The method used by Research & Development (R&D) according to Borg and Gall (2003) is to conduct preliminary research, planning, development to be carried out, testing, revising works and perfecting choreography. The development of choreography refers to Maquet's theory (1976) naming the form of tourism packaging as art with metamorphosis or art that has undergone a change in form, or acculturation art, or pseudo traditional art, or tourism art. Art that has not been packaged is called art by destination. The Wimsatt diagram (Soedarsono 1999) states that tourism performances are a balance between traditional arts and the tourism industry, with the following criteria: imitation of the original, short and concise, full of variations from the original event, and if sold at a low price. Based on the results of the first year's research, it produced Salendang Dance products in the form of performances on stage. The second year produced the Salendang Dance in the form of a Galombang. This dance has been tested in Muaro Bantieng, Mandeh Region. 10 dancers and 3 people who carry betel nut danced using a scarf in a two-line formation lining the back. Continue forward to meet the tourists who stand in front of them. The dance package includes various aspects of movement, music, costumes, and make-up in accordance with the aesthetic concept of tourism, which still refers to the original dance form as a symbol of the Puti-puti Tarusan lineage. This new style is worth showing off to tourists.

This article is the result of research (2020) which aims to develop the choreography of Salendang Dance with the concept of tourism performance art. The method used by Research & Development (R&D) by Borg and Gall is by conducting preliminary research, planning, development to be carried out, testing, revising works and improving choreography. Maquet's theory named the form of tourism packaging as art by metamorphosis or art that has undergone a change of form, or art of acculturation, or pseudo traditional art, or tourist art. Art that has not been packaged is called art by destination. The Wimsatt diagram states that tourist performances are a balance between traditional arts and the tourism industry, with criteria: imitation of the original, short and compact, full of variations from the original event, and if sold at a low price. Choreography development refers to the theory of Hawkins which processes from: (1) Sensory Data, (2). Feeling, (3). Imaging, (4). Transforming, and (5). The results of the research, the choreography development of the Salendang Dance has been carried out. Based on the results of previous research, there are 8 motives of motion. Each motive of motion is variedly developed into the form of a phrase by processing energy, space and time, thus producing an orderly and varied form of choreography, as a symbol of the lineage of Puti-puti Tarusan. Dance packaging is in accordance with the criteria for tourism performing arts including motion development, floor design, music, costumes and make-up, and shawl properties. All new styled worth showing off to tourists.

Dance learning in elementary schools is starting to be neglected, there are even schools that don't teach dance, especially in the form of practice. This is because the teacher has difficulty choosing a dance learning model that is systematic and easy to use. The purpose of this study was to analyses the validity, practicality and effectiveness of the TAGUNTA learning model (Dance using Stories) in Elementary Schools. This research is a type of development research (Research and Development). Following the product development steps proposed by Borg & Gall. Research data collection techniques and instruments in the form of qualitative and quantitative data consisting of preliminary study data, validity test, practicality test and product effectiveness test. To see the feasibility of the model, validity tests were carried out by four experts, practicality tests by teachers and students and effectiveness tests through student learning outcomes tests. The results of this study indicate that the TAGUNTA Learning Model in Elementary Schools that the researchers developed has been tested to be able to overcome the problems of learning dance in elementary schools. The feasibility of the TAGUNTA learning model is evidenced by the results of the validity test with an overall average score in the very valid category, a practicality test with an overall average score in the practical category, and an effectiveness test with an overall average score in the category very effective. Thus, it can be concluded that the TAGUNTA Learning Model that the researchers developed is valid, practical, effective, and appropriate for use in teaching dance in elementary schools.