The Effect of the Sinar Memancar Game Medium on the Dance Movement Ability of Children Aged 4–5 Years

Heri Hidayat (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Cindy Nidaul Hasanah (UIN Sunan Gunung Jati)
Sabrina Putri Salsabila (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Syahla Alya Rachma (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Fadilla Ayuningtyas (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)

Jurnal Warna
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Warna Volume 10 Nomor 1 Juni 2026

Background: Dance supports young children’s gross motor development and artistic expression, but dance learning often lacks innovative, play-based media. This study examined the effect of the Sinar Memancar game medium on dance movement ability. Methods: A one-group pretest–posttest design involved all nine children aged 4–5 years in Group A of PAUD Nurul Amal, Bandung, assessed with a valid nine-item observation checklist (reliability = 0.93). Results: Mean scores rose from 21.67 to 25.22 (gain 3.56; 95% CI [1.52, 5.59]); t(8) = 4.02, p = .004, Cohen’s d = 1.34. Eight of nine children improved in rhythm, coordination, flexibility, and confidence. Novelty: This study introduces the Sinar Memancar game medium, which embeds dance learning in a music-and-visual movement game, and evaluates it with effect sizes and individual-level change. Conclusion: The medium is a promising alternative for early childhood dance learning; controlled studies with larger samples are needed.