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Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Art and Design, Universitas Negeri Makassar
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Aesthetic Transformation of Zapin Dance in Malay-Javanese Cultural Perspective Rina Martiara; Robby Hidajat; Jamilah; Nurachmy Sahnir
ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : PT ARRUS Intelektual Indonesia

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This study examines the aesthetic transformation of Zapin dance within the perspective of Malay-Javanese culture in the Nusantara region. The research aims to explore how the interaction between Arab, Malay, and Javanese cultural elements shapes the form, meaning, and aesthetic values of Zapin dance. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach using ethnocoreological methods. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with dance practitioners, direct observation of performances, and literature review. The analysis focuses on movement patterns, costumes, musical elements, and song lyrics, interpreted through a cultural and aesthetic framework. The results reveal that Zapin dance has undergone significant transformation influenced by cultural interactions along maritime trade routes. The dance demonstrates a synthesis of Arab rhythmic structures, Malay aesthetic sensibilities, and Javanese cultural expressions, which are reflected in its movement, costume design, and musical composition. The findings indicate that Zapin dance is not only an artistic performance but also a cultural medium that embodies values of identity, morality, and social harmony. This transformation reflects the dynamic process of cultural adaptation and continuity within Malay-Javanese society.
Co-Authors Nurachmy Sahnir Rina Martiara Robby Hidajat