<![CDATA[This study aimed to identify and compare the stylistic characteristics of Gandai dance across North Bengkulu, Mukomuko, and Silaut, Indonesia. A qualitative descriptive-comparative approach was employed. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. Movement characteristics were examined using Lomax's Choreometrics framework, encompassing body attitude, active body parts, movement transitions, spatial dimensionality, and action–effort qualities. Data were analyzed through reduction, comparative presentation, and verification, supported by triangulation. Gandai dance exhibited distinct regional characteristics despite sharing common choreographic elements. North Bengkulu demonstrated graceful, fluid, and restrained movements; Mukomuko emphasized firm, forceful, and rhythmically accented execution; while Silaut displayed dynamic movements integrating fluid and assertive qualities. Differences were particularly evident in bodily coordination, transitional patterns, and expressive effort. Gandai's regional stylistic diversity reflects differentiated movement expressions within a shared cultural tradition. These findings support comparative dance documentation, cultural preservation, and heritage education.]]>
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