Paradoks: An Innovation in Javanese Dance Choreography

Abstract

Paradoks was a form of choreography that was based on Javanese choreography. This research was to develop Javanese choreography which tended to follow the pattern of court dance rules. The basic assumption of this research was Paradoks based on the Javanese choreographic form that had been through a process of development. This research was an innovation study in the Javanese choreography development. Javanese choreography had standard patterns as a form of noble dance. This meant that Javanese choreography had a high artistic level, not only from its historical factor but also because of its current position in the Palace. The problems examined in this study were: What was the form of Paradoks choreography? How was the innovation expression in the development of Javanese choreography in Paradoks dance? The specific objective to be achieved was to provide knowledge and understanding to the wider community about the pattern for forming the Paradoks choreography as an innovation in the development of Javanese choreography. The target of this research was to produce a written study on the innovation of developing the Paradoks choreography forming pattern in an internationally reputed journal. Another target was as a presentation of the research results to achieve the title of professor. This research used an artistic approach to the creation of art.

Keywords: Paradoks, motion pattern, choreography

DOI: 10.7176/ADS/79-06

Publication date: December 31^st 2019