STUDI SEMIOTIKA TARIAN SILAMPARI KAYANGAN TINGGI YANG DIPERTAHANKAN KOMUNITAS BENING DI KOTA LUBUKLINGGAU

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the meaning of the Silampari kayangan Tinggidance which is maintained by the clear community in the city of Lubuklinggau. This research methodis qualitative with a descriptive approach to interview, observation, documentation, literature study.The subjects in this study consisted of actors and observers of the Silampari Kayangan Tinggi danceusing Roland Barthes' semiotic theory as the theoretical basis of the research entitled the study ofthe semiotics of the high kayangan silampari dance which was maintained by the clear communityin the city of Lubuklinggau. Judging from the denotation of motion in the high kayangan silamparidance, it is a combination of movements by the human body in creating movements that containaesthetic deni in motion, besides that it contains a form of interaction between dance contents thatis poured out by the choreographer to the audience, namely invited guests. In connotation there isa figurative meaning implied in it which contains the values and descriptions of the Lubuklinggaucity community, beliefs, customs and life arrangements and ways of respecting other people. Basedon the results of the research, it is concluded that the Silampari Kayangan Tinggi dance is atraditional dance from the South Sumatra region originating from the City of Lubuklinggau whichhas existed since ancient times and still functions as a welcoming dance for the City ofLubuklinggau. This high kayangan silampari dance was adopted from folklore in Lubuklinggauwhere it is believed to exist but does not know the truth, so the myth in this dance is a myth that hasdeveloped in society from generation to generation.