Hide
and seek is one type of traditional game in Indonesia. The game of hide and
seek in ancient times was often played by children. But with the development of
the times, the game of hide and seek slowly began to disappear. There are so
many factors that influence the lack of existence of the hide and seek game
itself. The closest example to our lives, technological advances that have now
provided many benefits in our lives. Based on this phenomenon, the
choreographer raised a topic of hide and seek games to introduce the younger
generation to the game of hide and seek. The focus of the content in Scyth's
dance works is a manifestation of the process of playing traditional games of
hide and seek packaged in dance works. The choreographer will bring up problems
and solutions in the traditional game of hide and seek through Scythian dance
works. The focus of the form in this work is dramatic dance type, the
choreographer chooses dramatic dance type to bring out the varied emotional
forces in this dance work In Skit's dance work.
Choreographer
uses choreography theory by Alma Hawkins (1990: 20) as a reference in the
formation of the work. The choreographer also used the concept of Homo Ludens
(1938) which said that traditional games are games that will incorporate
culture and character against the perpetrators. By using theories and concepts
in cultivation, choreographers have created traditional games in the form of
dance works and in accordance with the concepts that have been designed.
The
form of work in an effort to realize the theme of the traditional game of hide
and seek in Skit dance works uses supporting elements such as movement
elements, lighting, property, accompaniment, makeup and clothing.
Choreographers also choose dancers who are in elementary school to help bring out
the character of children. The property used also has several meanings such as
a form of social response, a place to hide, and being a fortress of the game.
The medium designed has become a form of dance work entitled Skit using
dramatic dance types.
Keywords
: Game, Traditional, Masterpiece, Dance, Skit