TRANSFORMASI RITUAL SIROMPAK KE TARI SIROMPAK DI TAEH BARUAH KABUPATEN 50 KOTA

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyse the Transformation of the Sirompak Ritual into the Sirompak Dance in Taeh Baruah, 50 Kota Regency. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive-analytical approach. The research instrument is the researcher themselves, assisted by writing tools, a camera and a mobile phone. Data were collected through literature study, observation, interviews and documentation. The steps in analysing data are data collection, data description and drawing conclusions. The research results indicate that the changes occurring from the Sirompak Ritual to the Sirompak Dance are evident in various aspects, namely movement, performers, performer positions, accompanying music, attire, location and timing of the ritual, and offerings. In terms of movement, the Sirompak Ritual has transformed into the Sirompak Dance, with the ritual comprising 6 movements while the dance comprises 8 movements. The performers in the Sirompak Ritual use a shaman, whereas in the Sirompak Dance no shaman is used. The performer positions in the Sirompak Ritual are the same as in the Sirompak Dance. The accompanying music of the Sirompak Ritual is still the same as that of the dance, with the difference being that the ritual includes spinning tops and chants in the form of mantras, while the dance uses free-form pantun. The attire for the ritual has undergone a transformation, using casual clothing, whereas the dance costume uses a Chinese-style top, galembong trousers, sasampiang and a headband. The Sarompak ritual is held on a cape, whereas the dance has been transformed to be performed on a stage. In the Sirompak ritual offerings are used, whereas the Sirompak dance has been transformed and no longer uses offerings.