<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the characterization of Dayang Sumbi in Sang Kuriang, a drama written by Utuy Tatang Sontani, and to explain the transformation of the character into Sundanese traditional dance. This research employed a qualitative method with a descriptive qualitative design using structural and semiotic approaches. The primary data source was the drama text Sang Kuriang (1959), while supporting data were obtained from literature concerning literary transformation and Sundanese traditional dance movements. Data were collected through close reading, note-taking, and documentation studies. Data analysis consisted of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Dayang Sumbi's characteristics—including beauty, compassion, firmness, inner conflict, and wisdom—can be transformed into symbolic dance movements such as trisi, ukel, ngaca, ngageulis, selut, capang, sirig, nyawang, sembada, tumpang tali nangreu, and ngiting. Each movement embodies symbolic meanings that represent the character's emotions and personality. Thus, the adaptation process not only transforms verbal literary expressions into visual performance but also preserves the aesthetic values and meanings embedded in the literary work. This study demonstrates that traditional dance functions as a medium for literary interpretation while contributing to cultural preservation through the transformation of literary works into performing arts.]]>
