Character Values of Discipline and Collectivity in the Movement Structure of Gendang Beleq Dance as a Medium for Sasak Local Wisdom-Based Character Education

Abstract

This research aimed to identify and describe the character values of discipline and collectivity within the movement structure of Gendang Beleq dance as a medium for character education based on Sasak local wisdom. The research method used was qualitative with an ethnopedagogical approach. Data were collected through participatory observation of movement structures, in-depth interviews with Sasak cultural experts, and documentation studies. The results showed that the movement structure in Gendang Beleq, especially in the precision of beat tempo and synchronization of footsteps, required a high level of discipline from the performers. Furthermore, the interaction patterns between dancers reflected the value of collectivity or mutual cooperation, which is the social foundation of the Sasak community. The conclusion of this study emphasized that Gendang Beleq dance was not merely an aesthetic performance, but an effective pedagogical instrument for internalizing character values in the younger generation. The integration of this traditional art into the educational context could strengthen the formation of student identity and morals through the understanding of local culture.