Bentuk Tari dan Penyajian Karakter Tari Topeng Tunggal Betawi di Sanggar Setia Warga Jakarta Timur

Abstract

This research which aims to describe the dance form and character presentation of Betawi Single Mask Dance at Sanggar Seta Warga, East Jakarta. This research employed qualitative approach with descriptive data analysis. The research was conducted on Jalan Dukuh, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, from December 4, 2022, to November 10, 2024. Data were collected throught observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the interactive model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The informants consisted of Sabar Bokir as a primary source, Kartini Kisam as a dancer, Sofwan as a suportng source. The findings indicate that the form of Betawi Single Mask Dance comprises several elements, including movements, dancers, makeup, props, floor patterns, and performance venue, which together form a unified performance. Character presentation reveals differences in movement quality among the three mask: the Panji Mask is characterized by smooth, gentle, and graceful movements; the Samba Mask by agile lively, and cheerful movements; and the Jingga Mask by bold, strong, and caurageous movements. These character differences are expressed throught the elements of movement material, energy, time and space. Thus, character in Betawi Single Mask Dance is convyed not only throught the physical appearance of the masks but also throught the dancers movement qualities