Summarizing Findings and Looking the Trend of the Ethnomathematical Exploration in Folk Dances

Abstract

Folk dances are a vital aspect of cultures worldwide, passed down through generations and rich in tradition. Numerous ethnographic studies of folk dances have revealed intricate mathematical structures within these cultural practices. This meta-synthesis examines various research studies employing an ethnomathematical approach to folk dances. By synthesizing existing literature, this study uncovers the diverse mathematical concepts embedded in these dance traditions, including geometrical ideas such as lines, shapes, angles, number patterns, sequences, and fundamental operations. These mathematical concepts are evident in the movements of dancers, choreography, and hand gestures. Additionally, there is an anticipated increase in the publication of such research by the end of 2024, with Indonesia leading in the number of published ethnomathematical studies on folk dances.

Keywords: Meta-synthesis, Ethnomathematics, Folk dances

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-8-07

Publication date: July 30th 2024