Efforts To Improve Cultural Literacy Through Learning Regional Dance

Aprilita Ni’matul Madinah (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darussalam)
Elly Purwanti (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darussalam)
Sefriyanti Sefriyanti (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darussalam)

Aulad : Journal on Early Childhood
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): in Progress

Cultural literacy is essential in early childhood as it shapes character, national identity, and appreciation of local culture from a young age. This study aims to improve children’s cultural literacy through learning regional dance, specifically Lampung Dance, at ECE Budi Luhur II. The study uses a descriptive qualitative method involving teachers, 5–6-year-old students, and the principal, with instruments including observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed through descriptive analysis by comparing children’s development outcomes across learning cycles. The results show a significant improvement, with children achieving the Very Good Development (BSB) category increasing from 26.67% in Cycle 1 to 73.33% in Cycle 2. These findings imply that regional dance learning is an effective, interactive, and enjoyable strategy to enhance cultural literacy and foster children’s cultural identity.