Function Shifts and Composition Form Reconstruction of Pakarena Dance

Abstract

This research discusses the transformation of the Pakarena Dance in the postmodern era. The dance has experienced social and cultural change and is now known as the Pakarena Anida Dance. Pitirim Sorokin explains the social cultural cycle into ideational, sensate and idealogic that is in line with the development of the Pakarena Dance. This study uses qualitative approach with case study research design. The data collection technique involves observations, interviews, documentation, and literature studies. Pakarena Dance experiences a shift in function from a ritual dance to a performance dance. The reconstruction of the composition form only takes place in the outer structure such as the movement types and specifications, accompanying music, number of dancers, floor patterns, fan position, and duration of the dance, whereas the core structure such as the cultural values and local wisdom is not affected. The Pakarena Anida dance is popular among students in South Sulawesi as it is one of the traditional dances taught in the Arts and Culture subject in high school, as well as in various dance studios and communities in the Pinrang regency.

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“…It is said that Pakarena first appeared with Putri Tumanurung ri Tamalatea. According to the story, Pakarena is a companion and complement to the greatness of Tumanurung ri Tamalate [9].…”