Pelatihan Seni Tari Tradisional di Sanggar Keputrian Universitas Bumigora untuk Memperkuat Ketahanan Budaya di Era Modern

Abstract

The rapid pace of modernization and globalization has contributed to the gradual decline in the presence of traditional dance, particularly among younger generations. The traditional dance training program at the Sanggar Keputrian, Universitas Bumigora, represents a strategic effort to strengthen cultural resilience in the modern era. Implemented as a form of campus-based community engagement, the program adopted a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, actively involving students in both the training process and dance performances. The training focused on local traditional dances that embody aesthetic, moral, and social values. The results indicate that the program not only revitalized young people’s interest in cultural heritage but also fostered positive character traits such as discipline, responsibility, and self-confidence. Furthermore, the culminating dance performance successfully created a space for cultural expression while reinforcing cultural identity. This article contributes to the discourse on preserving traditional arts through higher education institutions as a means of fostering cultural resilience.