This article aims to organize the structure and develop the construction of the Selendang Dance in an innovative form. The steps taken are: (1) restructuring the form of the Selendang Dance using construction methods, so that a definitive structure of the Selendang dance is formed. (2) organize of motion according to the dance flow in the floor pattern, (3) set the direction of level and formation of dancer (4) restructuring music by improving vocal quality and musical instruments as a creative dance accompaniment. (5) designing costumes according to the theme of the dance. Restructuring is done to give a new color so as to produce an innovative presentation. The Research & Development (R&D) method is carried out descriptively and evaluatively using the Borg and Gall model which is modified, iclude investigation, observation and interviews. Implementation of the Selendang Dance construction method through demonstrations, product trials, evaluations, work revisions, discussion of innovative presentation methods. Restructure or rearrange the construction of the Selendang Dance in a way: (1) strengthening the movement motive which had been disjointed due to extinction. (2) developing a performance model for the Selendang Dance from monotonism to a more attractive and dynamic provan form, so that it has selling points for the performing arts community. The form and structure of the dance still refers to the cultural vales of the descendants of the Puti-puti Tarusan as the heirs to the Selendang Dance.

Authors:
Nerosti Nerosti, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Nerosti Nerosti is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Universitas Negeri Padang in Indonesia

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