Tari Gambyong Langen Kusumo Mangkunegaran dalam Perspektif Teori Bentuk

This study aims to analyze the form of the Gambyong Langen Kusumo Mangkunegaran dance. The Gambyong Langen Kusumo Mangkunegaran dance was created in 1989 by Tarwo Sumosutardjo and Suyati Rono Suripto. The problem in this study is how the form of the gambyong dance. To answer this problem, the theory of from written by Slamet MD is used, which explains that form consists of movement, accompaniment, makeup and costumes, floor patterns, and the performance venue. The method used is a qualitative research type with a choreographic approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of this study can be seen from the movements consisting of various three main elements including kebaran, sekaran and joints or connectors. The rhythm in the Gambyong Langen Kusumo Mangkunegaran dance uses ladrang pangkur laras pélog pathet barang which consists of four irama that’s irama pathetan, irama lancar, irama tanggung, and irama dadi. The makeup used is corrective makeup, and costumes consist of a kemben, jarik, and sampur. The accessories include cunduk jungkal, cunduk mentul, penetep, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Furthermore, the floor patterns in this dance consist of circular, straight, and curved lines, thus dacilitating flexible interaction between the dancers and their currounding environment.