Conservation of Folk Dance in the Era of Cultural Tourism

摘要

This study aims to examine the conservation strategy of folk dance in supporting the growth of cultural tourism, where the case study was conducted in Tanon village, Semarang Regency. Tanon was officially inaugurated as a Tourism Village, especially for the folk dance (Desa Wisata Menari) in 2012, for this reason, a conservation strategy is needed so that the folk dance in Tanon is maintained. The research uses qualitative method through ethnochoreology approach. The data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis of data uses the Miles and Hubberman model. The results of this study indicate the nature of the conservation strategy of four agents, namely the actors, the supporting community, the government, and the private sector. Each agent performs its role in supporting conservation efforts. The art conservation strategy to support tourism is done by classifying 'art for art' and 'art for mart'. The conclusion of this research is that folk dance will be able to adapt to the development of the era including the tourism era if the actors, the community, and the government work together. The advice given is that the actors and the community are able to put traditional dance in accordance with its function, so it can take an important position in the hearts of the people who enjoy it.