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Sufi Dance in the Context of Indonesian Islamic Culture: Art Learning Strategies for Preserving Aesthetics and Spiritual Meaning Imrotul Afifah; Hartono Hartono
Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Edumaspul: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang

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The purpose of this study is to analyze and examine Sufi dance within the context of Islamic culture, focusing on the integration of aesthetics and spirituality in the adaptation of Sufi dance in the Indonesian archipelago, as well as the interpretation of meanings embedded in the signs of Sufi dance movements. This research employs a qualitative approach combined with Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis method. The data and sources consist of primary data (Sufi dance pioneers, instructors, dancers, and audiences or congregations who witness Sufi dance) and secondary data derived from documents or historical records of Sufi events in the archipelago, as well as scholarly articles related to Sufi dance. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, participant observation, document studies, and life history analysis. Data analysis involves an in-depth exploration of how meanings in various movements are conveyed through signs found in archives, historical records, and historical events. The analysis also investigates how the integration between aesthetics and spirituality in Sufi dance can create a dynamic interplay within the values of Islamic culture in the archipelago. The findings reveal that Sufi dance is a sacred performance that embodies spiritual values in every movement, with symbolic meanings deeply rooted in religious contexts. The counterclockwise spinning movement, which serves as the core gesture of Sufi dance, symbolizes the rotation of the Earth and the tawaf around the Kaaba. Various meaningful movements in Sufi dance, analyzed through denotative and connotative interpretations, conclude that these movements represent the meaning of human life both physically and metaphysically. Moreover, they illustrate how aesthetics and spirituality interact in the context of Islamic culture in the Indonesian archipelago, resulting in a Sufi dance style that incorporates improvisation and adaptation from its cultural origins.
Conserving Artistic Expression and Cultural Education through the Gending Sriwijaya Dance Naomi Diah Budi Setyaningrum; Hartono Hartono; Malarsih Malarsih; Widodo Brotosejati
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 17, No 4 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

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The Gending Sriwijaya dance, a classical performance from South Sumatra, holds deep cultural, historical, and educational significance. However, its presence in formal education remains limited, raising concerns about cultural sustainability and the weakening of traditional identity among younger generations. This study investigates how Gending Sriwijaya can be integrated into educational contexts to promote cultural conservation, artistic expression, and character development. This qualitative study employed a combined approach of library research and limited field-based inquiry, including semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Data were sourced from academic literature, cultural policy documents, and direct engagement with dance educators and practitioners at Universitas PGRI Palembang. Thematic analysis and data reduction techniques were used to interpret both documentary and empirical findings. The findings reveal that Gending Sriwijaya serves as a powerful medium for transmitting cultural values such as spirituality, hospitality, ecological awareness, and discipline. The dance’s symbolic movements and properties convey rich semiotic meanings that can support progressive learning goals. Its inclusion in university curricula fosters bodily coordination, creativity, cultural pride, and social cooperation among students. Integrating Gending Sriwijaya into educational programs not only preserves regional heritage but also aligns with progressive education principles that emphasize experiential and culturally relevant pedagogy. This study recommends structured curriculum development, teacher training, and institutional collaboration to ensure the dance’s sustainability and educational impact.