PLOT AND CHOREOGRAPHY IN THE CREATION OF A DANCE FROM LEARNING LOSS

Abstract

This research article is part of the doctoral dissertation entitled “The Creation of a Dance from Learning Loss and its purpose is to find the plot and choreography of the dance from learning loss. The qualitative study employing experiment and creative research methods in performing art was applied as the research design. The researcher utilized a variety of research instruments to elicit the data that focus on causes and effects of learning loss from document research, media, seminars, observations, interviews, researcher’s experience, and artist benchmark. After that, the researcher analyzed the data to find the plot and choreography. Based on the results of the study, the researcher designed the plot into 4 acts which are Act 1 Prologue, Act 2 Causes of Learning Loss, Act 3 Effects of Learning Loss, and Act 4 Epilogue. For the choreography, the researcher used various styles to create the performance, and they include Everyday movement, Repetitive movement and pattern, Contraction and release, Paul Taylor’s technique, Pina Bausch’s technique, Twyla Tharp’s technique, James Waring’s technique, Classical ballet, Modern jazz dance, and Dramatic arts. Moreover, the artist benchmark was used to evaluate the quality of the plot covering Pioneer, Up-to-date, and Ethical. The quality of choreography includes Passing the knowledge, Passion, and Taste. The results of the study perfectly corresponded with the stated objectives.