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This study aims to strengthen Acehnese traditional music and dance as an effort to preserve local wisdom for Generation Alpha at SMPN 1 Darussalam, Aceh Besar. The background of this study the decreasing interest of students in traditional arts due to the strong influence of globalization and digital culture, particularly among Generation Alpha who grow up a technology-oriented environment. This research employed a quasi-experimental method using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The learning intervention focused on the practice of Rapai Geleng music and Ranup Lampuan traditional dance through peer tutoring and direct instruction (demonstration). The participants consisted of 35 students, including 14 male students in the Rapai Geleng class and 21 female students the Ranup Lampuan dance class. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and performance-based assessment during three instructional sessions. The findings indicate noticeable improvement in students’ practical skills, including rhythmic accuracy, coordination, group cohesiveness, movement technique, and expressive performance. In addition, students demonstrated increased motivation, confidence, and positive attitudes toward Acehnese traditional arts. The peer tutoring method enhanced collaborative learning and social interaction, while direct instruction effectively supported the mastery of procedural and psychomotor skills. The study also highlights that traditional arts learning serves a meaningful experiential medium for Generation Alpha, integrating biological potential with cultural and aesthetic experience. The results suggest that strengthening traditional music and dance education at the junior high school level plays a strategic role in preserving local wisdom, reinforcing cultural identity, and ensuring the continuity of Acehnese traditional arts in the digital era.

This study explores the methods applied by teachers in teaching dance to early childhood children at RA Aisyiyah and its influence on their development. Dance learning does not only focus on motor skills, but also includes children's cognitive, emotional, and social growth. By implementing methods such as demonstration, imitation, imaginative play, and free exploration, teachers at RA Aisyiyah can foster creativity, discipline, and collaboration in children. This study applies a descriptive qualitative approach that takes data from observations and literature reviews. The findings show that the role of teachers is crucial as creative developers in the dance learning process, by adapting methods according to the challenges that arise, such as the child's level of focus, limited space, and variations in interests. This article highlights the importance of a combination of flexible learning methods to optimize the potential of early childhood in the fields of art and character education.

This study explores the implementation of dance learning and its impact on motor skill development in early childhood at RA Al-Ikhlasiyah 2 Medan. The research is grounded in the understanding that dance activities contribute significantly to children's gross and fine motor coordination, emotional expression, and self-confidence. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach through observations, interviews with teachers, and documentation of dance sessions. Findings revealed that dance learning was not conducted regularly, but rather situationally ahead of graduation events, with limited integration into daily curriculum. The instructional method mainly involved direct demonstration and repetitive practice, which limited children's opportunities for exploration and creative expression. However, most children responded positively, showing enthusiasm and progress in movement coordination and group participation. Teachers played a key role in motivating children, although time constraints and lack of curriculum support posed challenges. The study concludes that dance learning, when implemented as a structured and routine activity, holds great potential in supporting holistic child development. The research also suggests future efforts to design integrative thematic dance modules and teacher training for sustainable early childhood arts education.

This study aims to improve students' understanding and skills in the makeup and costume of the Gambyong Pareanom dance through the application of the modelling method assisted by audio-visual media. The research subjects were 35 students of class X SP 5 at SMK Negeri 8 Surakarta for the 2024/2025 academic year. The research was conducted in three cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The learning method involved the use of videos, live demonstrations, group discussions, and independent practice. The results showed significant improvement in each cycle. In the pre-action stage, only 40% of students felt helped by the method and 68% lacked self-confidence. In Cycle I, 55% felt helped and 60% began to show better understanding. In Cycle II, with more interactive media, 72% of students felt helped and 68% reached the minimum passing grade (KKM). In Cycle III, 88% of students found the method very effective, 85% achieved the KKM, and 83% showed improved confidence. These findings prove that the modelling method using audio-visual media is effective in enhancing conceptual understanding, technical skills, and student confidence. The study recommends broader application of this method in vocational school skill-based learning to create a more engaging, contextual, and relevant learning experience aligned with workforce demands and cultural preservation.

This study aims to describe the application of Minangkabau dance techniques to improve the ability to dance the Creative Piring Dance of SMA N 1 Ampek students. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive method. Data was collected through literature studies, observations, interviews, documentation. The data in this study uses primary data and secondary data. The steps of analyzing data are the process of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the methods used in the extracurricular art of piriang dance created by Syofyani are lectures, demonstrations and practice methods.  While the infrastructure facilities are still in an inadequate condition even though in general they have been implemented well, the infrastructure facilities in this activity include mobile phones and Spekear. The assessment of the implementation of extracurricular activities in dance at SMAN 1 Ampek Angkek is a direct assessment, namely during the training process, disciplinary assessments are directly given qualitatively such as: A (Very Good) which is given with a score range of 85-100, B (Good) which is given a range of 76-84, C (Adequate) which is given a range of 65-75, D (Less) which is given a range of 55-64.  It can be concluded with the implementation of extracurricular piriang dance art created by Syofyani at SMAN 1 Ampek Angkek by applying discipline, continuous practice, being given facilities to develop the quality of skills, talents and interests of students as well as training confidence and ability in dance.

Kindergarten aged children are unique individuals and have special characteristics, both in terms of cognitive, social, emotional, language, physical and motor skills, and are experiencing a very rapid development process. Dance learning is an aesthetic experience for children that can foster creativity and help children's physical and spiritual development. Dance learning for kindergarten age children can be done through one of the elements in dance itself, one of which is the element of time. In the element of time there are elements of tempo, rhythm, accent and duration which can be used to develop children's basic abilities. In its implementation, it is hoped that children can be given active learning to develop aspects of abilities that are appropriate to the child's development. The role of the teacher as a facilitator and motivator in its implementation is very important. Teachers can apply concepts through demonstration methods and direct practice in an interesting and fun learning atmosphere.

This article aims to describe and reveal the role of Indonesian dance as an enrichment of Indonesian knowledge for students at SMA Negeri 2 Kota Pariaman. This type of research is qualitative research using the demonstration method. The instrument for this research is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments such as writing equipment and a camera. Data was collected through observation, interviews, literature study and documentation. Data was analyzed using the stages of data collection, data reduction, data display and data verification. The results of the research show that the implementation of Indonesian dance training at SMA 2 Pariaman has been running in accordance with the achievement indicators of extra-curricular activities, namely building knowledge and insight as well as dance skills with an Indonesian perspective. The impact of the Nusantara dance training at SMA 2 Pariaman is that students' insight into the Archipelago increases in terms of knowing and understanding cultural identity and cultural aspects attached to the Nusantara dance being trained. Students can understand the Archipelago insight from the aspects of movement, music, costumes and dance procedures or the dance style of the dance.

The background to this research is the low level of dance skills of students in class IV of Mugarsari Elementary School, Tasikmalaya City. This research aims to determine and analyze the planning, implementation and improvement of students' dance skills using the demonstration method. The method used in this research is Classroom Action Research (PTK) with the object of this research being 29 students. The PTK model used is the PTK research method according to Kemmis and Mc. Taggart which consists of planning, action, observation and reflection in each cycle. The discussion of this research uses the demonstration method in the dance learning process by carrying out tests at the end of each cycle. Data collection techniques in this research are by means of observation, tests and documentation. The results of the research concluded that learning dance using the demonstration method was able to improve students' skills in learning dance. This increase before using the demonstration method (Pre-action) obtained an average score of 79.7% with a completeness percentage of 22.7% in the "less" category. After using the demonstration method in cycle I obtained an average score of 76.13 with a completeness percentage of 59. 09% "good" category. Then in cycle II obtained an average score of 83.63 with a percentage of 86.36% in the "good" category. So that the use of the demonstration method can improve students' skills in learning dance.