Perubahan Penyajian Tari Kretek: Kajian Adaptasi Bentuk dalam Perkembangan Tari Kreasi di Kabupaten Kudus

This study aims to describe and analyze the changes in the form of Kretek Dance in Kudus Regency. Kretek Dance is a creative dance that has developed in Kudus Regency and has undergone changes in its presentation as a result of changing times. This research focuses on two main issues: (1) the form of Kretek Dance in Kudus Regency and (2) the changes that occur in the form of Kretek Dance. This study applies a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation. The results indicate that the changes in Kretek Dance are a form of adaptation to maintain its existence and increase its appeal as a contemporary performance while preserving local cultural values and its original meaning. These changes are influenced by both internal factors originating from within the dance itself and external factors from the surrounding environment. The most significant changes are found in several elements of the dance presentation, including the number of dancers, floor patterns, movements, costumes, and properties.