Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya kajian terhadap karya tari kreasi berbasis budaya lokal sebagai upaya pelestarian seni budaya Aceh. Tari Rimueng Aulia merupakan salah satu tari kreasi yang terinspirasi dari karakter harimau (rimueng) sebagai simbol keberanian dan ketangguhan yang dipadukan dengan nilai-nilai spiritual masyarakat Aceh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis kajian koreografi Tari Rimueng Aulia di Sanggar Mutiara Pasai Kota Langsa yang meliputi proses penciptaan dan bentuk koreografinya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas konseptor, koreografer, dan penari Tari Rimueng Aulia. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses penciptaan Tari Rimueng Aulia dilakukan melalui tahapan eksplorasi, improvisasi, dan komposisi. Bentuk koreografinya meliputi ragam gerak yang terinspirasi dari karakter harimau, penggunaan pola lantai yang variatif, musik iringan yang mendukung suasana dramatik, tata rias dan busana yang memperkuat karakter tari, penggunaan properti topeng putih sebagai simbol transformasi, serta pemanfaatan panggung arena yang mendukung penyajian pertunjukan. Selain memiliki nilai estetis, Tari Rimueng Aulia juga memiliki fungsi sebagai media hiburan, presentasi artistik, pendidikan karakter, dan pelestarian budaya Aceh. Dengan demikian, Tari Rimueng Aulia merupakan karya tari kreasi yang berhasil memadukan nilai-nilai tradisi dan inovasi sehingga memiliki nilai artistik, edukatif, dan kultural serta layak dijadikan salah satu media pelestarian budaya Aceh.
Kata Kunci: Kajian Koreografi, Tari Rimueng Aulia, Tari Kreasi.

This research is motivated by the importance of studying locally-rooted creative dance works as an effort to preserve Acehnese art and culture. Rimueng Aulia is a creative dance inspired by the character of the tiger (rimueng), symbolizing courage and resilience, combined with the spiritual values of Acehnese society. This study aims to describe and analyze the choreography of Rimueng Aulia Dance at Sanggar Mutiara Pasai, Langsa City, covering both its creative process and choreographic form. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The research subjects consist of the concept creator, the choreographer, and the dancer of Rimueng Aulia Dance. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the creative process of Rimueng Aulia Dance was carried out through the stages of exploration, improvisation, and composition. Its choreographic form includes movement vocabulary inspired by the character of the tiger, varied floor patterns, accompanying music that supports the dramatic atmosphere, makeup and costumes that reinforce the dance's character, the use of a plain white mask as a symbol of transformation, and the use of an arena stage that supports the performance. Beyond its aesthetic value, Rimueng Aulia Dance also functions as a medium of entertainment, artistic presentation, character education, and the preservation of Acehnese culture. Thus, Rimueng Aulia Dance is a creative dance work that successfully blends traditional values with innovation, giving it artistic, educational, and cultural value, and making it worthy of serving as a medium for preserving Acehnese culture. Keywords: Choreographic Study, Rimueng Aulia Dance, Creative Dance.