71 Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangkabau Ethnic Dance Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni Department of Drama, Dance and Music, Faculty of Languages and Art, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia Received: September 24, 2018. Revised: January 4, 2019. Accepted: May 28, 2019 Abstract This article is intended to get the concept of Minangkabau dance movement in the context of ethnic philosophical values. Today, ninik-mamak, cadiak pandai, and alim ulama in West Sumatra develop ideas about Minangkabau philosophy in all aspects of life. How this idea is reflected in dance movements? To answer this question, a qualitative method is used by taking six samples of popular Minangkabau traditional dance. The data were collected using Focus Group Discussion, observation, and interviews to confirm previous findings. Through the triangulation technique, it is expected to obtain credible data and be analyzed using the models of Miles and Haberman. The results of this study indicate that the basic movements of Minangkabau dance are silat move- ments. The martial arts movement is the basis of movement used by many traditional dances in Minangkabau. Every district has its unique cultural values and identities and these values are manifested in dance created by dance activists. Keywords: Minangkabau dance, martial arts, movement identity How to Cite: Asriati, A., Kosasih, A. & Desfiarni. (2019). Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangkabau Ethnic Dance. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research And Education, 19(1), 71-83. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019), 71-83 Available online at http://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/harmonia DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/harmonia.v19i1.16106 ethnic, their dance is tradition-based espe- cially in a particular district and becomes a pride for the district and its penghulu (As- riati, 2005). Therefore, penghulu, cendikiawan, ni- nik- mamak, cadiak-pandai and ‘alim-‘ulama have been evolving Minangkabau philo- sophies called “Religion-based Customs, Al-Quran-based Religion” (Adaik Basan- di Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah/ABS- SBK) in various aspects of life. However, a question arises on its application towards Minangkabau traditional dance. How this philosophical value is considered in the movement of the dances also catches their attention. It indicates that the movement ele- ments in Minangkabau traditional dances INTRODUCTION Dance movement is an essential ele- ment in a dance, aside from other suppor- ting elements such as dancers, clothing, music, property, and others. Likewise in traditional Minangka- bau dances, the movement showed in the dance is a very essential element. As an es- sential element, the movement may tell ha- bitual activities pattern of the community. It also expresses the cultural values of its people (Asriati, 2005). Thus, the movement of Minangkabau traditional dance is a mo- vement that tells the pattern of daily living activities of Minangkabau people in their respective district contexts and expresses their cultural values. For Minangkabau Corresponding author: E-mail: afifahasriati@yahoo.com p-ISSN 2541-1683|e-ISSN 2541-2426 Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8372 are not appropriate with the values con- tained in the philosophy. Erlinda (2012) sees that the influence of globalization and the capitalization of life have led to the development of Minangkabau dance towards the market demand. Their creati- vity adapts market demand and has even become a tool for industrial and commerce advertising today. Indeed, cultural and religious va- lues (the philosophy of ABS-SBK) are not obscured by new values, which are not in harmony with traditional and religio- us values. The existence of the hip shake movement in Minangkabau contemporary dance is one example of a movement that is not in harmony with the Minangkabau philosophy itself. The development of Mi- nangkabau dance movements seems to be dominated by female dancers compared to male dancers. This matter makes Minang- kabau dance can be uprooted from its cul- tural roots. Historically, there was indeed a mo- vement of Minangkabau dance that was not in line with religion (syarak), such as Lukah Gilo Dance (Desfiarni, 2004) which expresses and contains the value of shirk. Meanwhile, several movement prototypes are in line with the values of religion, such as the movement in Pasambahan dance, which has the value of glorifying guests with movement and clothing that reflects the value of religion (Asriati, 2012). Based on the phenomenon descri- bed above, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth study that involves the concept of dance movement in general (dance ele- ments) and the specific forms of Minang- kabau dance movement. Especially in the framework of philosophical values embra- ced by Minangkabau people. Specifically, it can be formulated; what is the real basis concept of Minangkabau dance? The purpose of this article is to find the Minangkabau dance movement con- cept in accordance with the philosophy of people. In other words, this article aims to prove either the traditional dance move- ments in Minangkabau are based on mar- tial arts movements or other movements aside from martial arts movements. This finding is useful for choreographers as a guideline in creating typical Minangkabau dance movements in accordance with the Minangkabau people’s identity. Dance and its relevance to the community Theoretically, this study is classified as a correlational study between dance as values of life and activities of its supporting communities because people’s understan- ding of dance varies greatly. Zile (2014) ex- plained that dance is the movement show from the translation of written notation while preparing a performance becomes the actual appearance or the show itself. In Pemalang, Wahyuni and Hartono (2014) found that the realization of the Slendang Pemalang Dance was in line with the ele- ments of dance in the form of wiraga, wi- rama, and wirasa. The costumes are also in line with the characteristics possessed by the Pemalang community. Kaeppler 1991 in Kwok (2014) argued that dances can be classified into three ma- jor groups; (1) kinesthetic, (2) ethnological approaches, and (3) dance scholars. Kinesthetic is a dance that uniquely integrates deep personal experience with cultural structures. Thus, culture and indi- vidual experiences are inherent in the cul- tural values of a community. While ethnological approaches are studies of dances that specifically use an ethnological approach. In the US, this stu- dy concerns five dimensions of Kaeppler; (1) dances as a performing art, (2) dances as a therapeutic method, (3) dances as cul- ture, (4) dances as social, and (5) dances as history. First, as a performing art, a dance educates many strata and levels, especially at the level of philosophical and aesthetic values. Both of these values also integra- te into one dance performance. Thus, the performance dance is a combination of substantive and technical values in a dance movement and form. Second, dance as a therapeutic met- hod can be meant as a combination of physical exercise and emotive processing which cannot be inseparable from the hu- Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni, Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangka- 73 man self. Dances integrate the physical and emotional parts of the self. This means that the human physical and emotions as- pects are integrated activities. Third, dance as a cultural phenome- non can be meant a symbol that symbolizes habits and non-verbal activities or means to communicate ideas, thoughts, and fee- lings. This point is very important for the development of human values. In additi- on, dance provides a code and communi- cates one’s worldview through non-verbal motion or text. In short, dance is a cultural communication instrument that contains ideas, feelings, and thoughts symbolized in the form of motion and a series of mea- ningful human movements. Fourth, dance as a social phenome- non provides a form of great strength from communal activities, unites and identi- fies social groups. It means we are able to know that the unity of society through the dance delivered by the community groups is an identity of the community. Fifth, dance as a historical phenome- non can be meant as a statement or reflecti- on of past cultural experiences that are ex- plained, presented, and showed until now. It means that the dance that performs to- day is a record of the past cultural history experienced by a person or community of its supporters. Thus, it is pleased as a past state that is still remembered. Kaeppler theory mentioned that tra- ditional dances are actually a reflection of past traditions presented today that con- tain ideas, feelings and thoughts of a per- son or group of creators as a symbol of past conditions that unite physical and spiritu- al (emotional) movements, embraced by community supporters or social groups. They are either ideas or meanings of com- munity activities (tradition) or philosophy and aesthetics, both textual and contextual values. Therefore, Kaeppler theory can be used as a framework of thought or theore- tical foundation for conducting a study on traditional dances in Minangkabau. Espe- cially, in analyzing the contextual meaning of a dance or in the framework of giving the movement meaning of some traditio- nal dances in some areas. The third group approach is the dan- ce scholar approach which emphasizes that the future dance study is focusing on cultural relevance of understanding histo- ry, social and ethnic diversity, and cultural understanding in our ever-volatile world. In connection with the concept of dance and society above, Kiram (2000: 5) tries to express the concept and orientation of dance movement in general. He states that movements are a change in the place, position, and speed of the body or human body parts that occur in a dimension of space and time and can be observed objec- tively. The meaning of this movement is certainly not a movement in the meaning of physics but specifically for human mo- vement. For example, changes in the place, position, and speed of the body or the hu- man body part in walking, running, jum- ping and more. Furthermore, changes in the place, position, and speed of the body or parts of the human body in dance according to Hutchinson (1974) in Labannotation or Kine- tography Laban; the System of Analyzing and Recording Movement, and in the Knowledge of Dance Elements and Some Dance Problems by Sedyawati et al. (1986) can be left, right, forward, backward, upward, downward, to the left side, to the right side, and up to 27 types of movements that have been registered for the benefit of this notation. Laban made a map and a gesture of mo- vement which he called Movement Family Tree (Hutchinson, 1974: 18), which until now is still used as a guide for researchers and practitioners of dance movements. Laban’s concept and promises are still rele- vant for dance research and movement in particular, including for the grand theory of dance research (dance movements) of Minangkabau. Results of Research on Minangkabau Traditional Dance The dance movements in Minangka- bau are traditionally based on traditional and religious values. It is generally ex- Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8374 pressed by Naim (2004) that the value of ABS-SBK as the philosophy of Minangka- bau people is believed to be their identity. Naim sees that the problem is no longer at the level of theoretical concepts, but how their values are manifested in their social actions. According to Naim (2004: 50), the- se philosophical values are systemically and planned to be programmed into vario- us aspects of life so that they become en- lighteners and directors (suluah bendang) in Minangkabau people life in the future. Moreover, four things can be under- stood from the opinion related to the elabo- ration of this philosophy in the future, such as (1) concrete steps must be conducted, (2) describing the value of this philosophy in government and social action, (3) doing well-programmed step, not incidental , and (4) do not let it run conventionally. This idea has been used as an official docu- ment in West Sumatra, that the ABS-SBK philosophy has become the philosophical foundation for religious life (Regional Re- gulation of West Sumatra No.9 of 2000 and No.27 of 2007). In connection with the value of religi- on in dance movements, Gazalba (1977, p. 79) argues that Islamic ethics or morality determines whether an element of art (in- cluding movement in dance) is worth halal, makruh or haram. Then, Omar (1983: 57-58) argues that the laws of music art, sound arts, and dance art are legal (permissible), as long as other forbidden things do not follow them. When haram things follow it, then the law becomes haram too. On the contrary, when it is followed by things that Allah blesses, then the law becomes sun- nah, such as celebrating a wedding party, circumcision, respecting guests, Eid Fitri, independence day, and others. Besides, Omar said that the haram value of dance and movement in dance is not because of the substance itself. Next, Naim (2004) also mentioned that the real custom (Adat nan sabana adat) is absolute while supporting custom (adat istiadat and adat yang diadatkan) is a flourishing (ethics and aesthetics), which is elegantly used and adapted to the place and method of the Al Quran. Then, dance movements are classi- fied as an aesthetic classification (adat isti- adat/yang diadatkan). At this aesthetic level, Naim (2004) argues that the philosophy of ABS-SBK is the manifestation of Allah law (sunnatullah). Thus, customs that have been patterned in the culture must be free from the elements of shirk, khurafat and bid’ah be- cause their main reference is religion and the reference of religion is Al Quran. From all the explanations above, it can be understood that the movement in Minangkabau dance, in fact, must be in line, harmonious, in accordance with and based on the ABS-SBK values which be- come the Minangkabau ethnic philosophy. It means that Islamic religious values must be shown in all expressions of Minangka- bau dance movements. It does not express things that contrast with Islamic values. This philosophy is very useful for Indone- sian choreographers to make the aesthetic value of Indonesian dance richness Has- tuti and Supriyanti (2012). It can also be a differentiator with the aesthetic value of western dance patterns. METHOD This study used a qualitative approa- ch that was used to collect appropriate Mi- nangkabau dance movements data based on cultural values and ABS-SBK. The data collection techniques used were (1) FGD, (2) documentation, (3) observation, and (4) interview. The credible data obtained through triangulation, and they were ana- lyzed by the model of Miles and Huber- man (1992). The flow chart of this research can be seen in Figure 1. In finding out the Mi- nangkabau traditional dance movement concepts, one dance is set for one district in each representative district; (1) land area (darek) and (2) coastal area (pasisie). The land area (darek) is an area that belongs to the Luak area. Luak is a native area of Mi- nangkabau culture. Whereas the coastal area (pasisie) is a seacoast area or an area that is influenced by the culture of the na- Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni, Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangka- 75 tive region of Minangkabau culture. The state of the coastal area (pasisie) has been influenced by many external cultures such as Malay, Portuguese and others. Figure 1. The conceptualization of Minangka- bau dance movements Furthermore, the land areas (darek) are represented by; (1) Mulo Pado dance from Padang Magek, representing the Ta- nah Datar district, (2) Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance from Bayue representing Agam district, and (3) Sarompak dance from Taeh Baruah representing Limo Puluh Kota district. Then, the coastal areas (pa- sisie) are represented by (1) Indang dance from III Koto Aur Malintang, Padang Pari- aman district, (2) Pilin Salapan dance from Air Bangis West Pasaman district, and (3) Rantak Kudo dance from South Painan Pe- sisir Selatan district. RESULT AND DISCUSSION There were 6 dance samples taken into account in this study. These dances can be used as adequate data information in representing the basic concept of Mi- nangkabau traditional dance movement. Mulo Pado Dance Movements Concept Mulo Pado dance is divided into the original and the contemporary dance. Mulo Pado dance movements were deri- ved originally from silat. “Most of these dance movements are from silat” said the A.S. Dt Majo Dirajo (FGD, 2 June 2015). Meanwhile, other FGD participants stated that Mulo Pado dance movements perfor- med by female dancers combined traditi- on and creation. It was revealed from the Method and process qualitative, FGD, documentation, observation, in-deep interview. triangulation & Member Check. Analyze using Miles dan Haberman model. following FGD, “ men don’t want to dance anymore if this dance has mixed with the woman movements style. However, silat can only be done by men “(FGD, AS, Maji Dirajo, June 2, 2015). The point here was that Mulo Pado dance movement which showed during the FGD had combined the original and improved movement. Then, it was defined as women steps be- cause the movements carried out were like people dancing and such movements were not suitable for men anymore. The move- ment was only suitable for women, while the suitable one for men was silat. The ot- her FGD participants stated that the Mulo Pado dance had been modified. He said, “the opening of the dance was tradition, yet the show in a whole was a creation” (FGD, Syafwardi, 2 June 2015). It means that the opening stage can be categorized as the traditional movements, others were created. In general, Mulo Pado dance move- ment danced by women was a contempo- rary dance. Syafwardi added that this dan- ce movement was silat movement at first. Then, happy movements followed the rhythm showed that they were heartened after finding the Padang Magek area as a new settlement. In addition, there were special rules for the movement of this dance, in which there must be Pasambahan movements at the beginning of the dance as a symbol of apology to God and humans, as revealed by the A.S. Dt Majo Dirajo (FGD, June 2, 2015). “The opening (the beginning of the movement) was the four steps movements begging an apology to earth and to hea- ven”. Therefore, the FGD above indicated that Mulo Pado dance movements had two versions that were the original and contemporary creation version. The origi- nal one was derived from martial arts mo- vements such as attacking and parrying, while the creation version used silat mo- vements in the opening only. Thus, the next movement was referred dancing. This dancing movement was only suitable for women, while the one that was suitable for Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8376 men was silat movement. Based on the data presented above, it was known that Mulo Pado dance was performed by 2 people. Initially, the male dancer did silat that was already mastered before they danced Mulo Pado (A.S. Dt. Majo Dirajo, FGD, 2 June 2015). This state- ment was justified also by other FGD par- ticipants. At first, the movement in this dance was silat style since the skill of silat was only possessed by men who were warri- ors in silat. However, now it turned into another movement that was not silat. This new movement was only called dancing. Now, this dance is only danced by women in pairs (A.S. Dt. Majo Dirajo, FGD, 2 June 2015). The community accepted the gen- der movement change as it did not violate custom and ABS-SBK philosophy (A.S. Dt Majo Dirajo, FGD, 2 June 20115). On the contrary, some ulama in Padang Magek were reluctant to accept this. He said that the religious did not allow it. However, for the sake of emancipation, it was finally not disputed. Thus, there were not even ulama who opposed it (Suhaili Anwar, Interview, 2 June 2015). Movements and Dancers Relation Furthermore, Suhaili Anwar (inter- view, 2 June 2015) stated that the combina- tion of female and male dancers depended on the permissible movement, as long as it was not striking in terms of their move- ments. In contrast, Silat movements were taboo to be carried out by women in an- cient time. Even, females were not allowed to go out of the house. It was not a big deal now due to the times and outside influen- ces. Suhaili also mentioned that Mulo Pado dancers were male ideally. It was also noti- ced that in reality there were no more men who want to dance, and it was difficulty in getting it. Based on the above expression, it can be understood that Mulo Pado dance in Padang Magek actually needed to be reor- ganized. Ideally, it should have been males as the original dancer who can dance this movement. In fact, because of emancipati- on, the change in dance needed to be mo- nitored so that it has an inconspicuous mo- vement in the meaning of Islam. It could be meant that women were tolerated to move dance as long as they were not against the criteria of Islam. Whereas, this dance can also be per- formed by female and male dancers as well. They can be joined together as long as it was not opposed to the ABS-SBK va- lue said A.S. Dt Majo Dirajo (FGD, 2 June 20115). The female dancers did not show off their gestures and inappropriate dres- sing according to customary and religious standards. From the data above, it can be found that the movement carried out by Mulo Pado dancers in Padang Magek was mar- tial arts-based movement. Men danced this dance at first. However, due to the times, men were no longer willing to dance, so women took over this dance by changing their movements according to appropriate steps and movements for women. It no longer used the martial arts movements performed by male dancers before. Becau- se, it is only in the initial movement gree- ting God, nature, and the audience. This change was tolerated by the community, both by traditional stakeholders, traditio- nal dance activists, and district ulemas. Piriang di Ateh Kaco Dance Movements Concept Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance in Bayue reflected community farming activities. The farming movement was the dominant motive for this dance with attractive jum- ping and rolling on broken glass. This type of dance was a tradition and some were al- ready improved as well. Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance move- ments illustrated the daily activities of Bayue community. This dance told the story of farming activities in the rice fields, from hoeing to harvesting and bringing rice home (Dj. B. Dt Pamuncak, 31 May 2015). It can be seen from its traditional mo- vement originated from silat while women performed the contemporary one. Dj. B. Dt Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni, Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangka- 77 Pamuncak (FGD, May 31, 2015) stated that this dance should be sent back to the origi- nal culture that did not show rocking hip. This dance should not be vulgar. Thus, according to them, Minangkabau dance should be replaced to its original culture in which no movement rocked the hips, no one swayed in the swing. Additionally, Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance also showed the movement of step- ping on glass, rolling on glass and other at- tractions. Regarding this matter, the FGD participants included Y.E. Imam Panjang (FGD, 31 May 2015) stated that it was not allowed to use real magic. It was allowed only to use ma’rifat power with prayer. Then, both can be applied. In the past, the- re was a debus man dance that was similar to this dance. Later, the music was the ori- ginal music. Some people can do it if the- re was a handler. There were two kinds of handlers called the sihir kulipah that asked for hak besi katapuang besi and tarekat expert that used the ma’rifat power goes to Allah. Finally, these men were not eaten iron. As a result, there were two classifications of this dance; sihir and dzikir. There were some impossible move- ments for normal people in this dance. Ac- cording to them, it was due to the influen- ce of magic and zikr. Ulama in Bayue did not accept the influence of magic. While the two basic types of movements (magic and zikr) were in this district. In summary, the Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance depended on its commander (the handler). Whether the handler was from surau or lapau. If the handler was a person from surau, then it used dzikir. On the contrast, if the person was from lapau, then it was performed through magic. These approaches were the same concept and purpose that was to provide entertainment to the public in the crowd and showed up the talent. The results of the FGD indicated that Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance movements were carried out to illustrate farming ac- tivities in the fields started from hoeing, harvesting and bringing rice home. The style of movement was silat. When the dance performed by women, the rocking movement of the hips and pitch the swing should be avoided. In addition, to farming activities, rolling and stepping on the glass movements, which can be done through dzikir or magic. Magic doing was not in line with Islamic value, yet zikr was im- possible because nowadays there was no one praised God. Therefore, the movement through magic was not in line with the Mi- nangkabau philosophy. Movement and Dancers Relation Piring di Ateh Kaco dance move- ments were originally carried out with a pattern of martial arts by men only. Howe- ver, in its development, their movements adapted to the proper movements for fe- male dancers. With the presence of wo- men dancers, the custom and religion gave limits to movements that do not provoke lust or erotic. As Dj. B. Dt Pamuncak stated in (FGD, 31 May 2015) that the movement of women in public must maintain the ho- nor of being in proper movements and clo- se their genitals. Whereas, there were no movements that made women and men in contact. It would be a problem if this happened be- cause the community could not accept it. Dj. B. Dt Pamuncak (FGD, 31 May 2015) said that this is a new problem that should be resolved. Ideally, Minangkabau female should be replaced as it was before (Dj. B. Dt Pamuncak, FGD, 31 May 2015). The FGD above explained that male dancers performed the original pattern of movements in Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance as it was mentioned by adat and ulama in Bayue. They argued that this dance priori- tized male dancers, yet in its development, it has now been danced also with the pro- per movements carried out by women. Fi- nally, the FGD participants gave the crite- rion if women want to be in charge of this dance. This case was also permissible un- der conditions that the movement must be appropriate traditionally and religiously. Ideally, according to them, Minangkabau women must be replaced to their nature as Minangkabau women. When they move or dance, their movements were deemed ap- Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8378 propriate and according to Islamic values. Pilin Salapan Dance Movements Concept Pilin Salapan dance in Air Bangis il- lustrated the hard spirit of struggle toward invaders. The most dominant movement used in this dance was the wooden hitting and jerking movements, while the steps were called the Malay style moves (Mai- walis, Interview, June 1, 2015). It turned out that in its development now, this dance was also danced by an adult female. In fact, it was not allowed by ulama, as revealed by an ulama said, “the movement was fast” (Idmansyah, FGD, 1 June 2015). Unlike Idhamsyah’s opinion, a Bundo Kanduang, who is called “Puti”, sta- ted that this dance was in line with ABS- SBK. It had standing up movement only, so it was fine (Rosna, Interview June 1, 2015). Finally, the FGD and interview abo- ve showed that the adult female move- ment criteria based on ABS-SBK should not be vulgar. It was fine to be performed by a male dancer because the movement was standing and a step only. Movement and Dancers Relation Men danced pilin Salapan Dance in Air Bangis Pasaman Barat at first. As revealed by Maiwalis (Interview, June 1, 2015) that all dancers were male who struggled against the invaders. The same thing was expressed by Asrial (FGD, June 1, 2015) Pilin Salapan dance was only for men. However, women danced it now. Then, female and male dancers were in contact. In fact, they were not muhrim and this matter was actually violated. Someti- mes there is contact and collision because the movements were getting closer. The data and information above sho- wed that Pilin Salapan dance movements also changed as Mulo Pado dance in Pa- dang Magek. The process of change was also similar. The movements were origi- nally carried out by men. Next, it could be performed by women with appropriate movements for women. Then, a duet bet- ween men and women movements. This duet was generally not permissible accor- ding to ulama in Air Bangis. Ideally, as As- rial, S.Ag. suggested (FGD, June 1, 2015) “Pilin Salapan dance is ideally danced by men only”. Then Asrial asserted that “I think this dance should be replaced as it was to the initial form, the dancers were all men”. This statement was supported by Aidil Haqhi (FGD, June 1, 2015) “In my opinion, this dance should be replaced to the initial form, all-male dancers”. The fact, it was rare for men who wanted to dance. In short, Pilin Salapan dance was essentially carried out by men because of its dynamic movements. Then, it was later danced by women and women-men duet. Cerdik pandai, penghulu and alim-ulama who participated in the FGD and interview sta- ted that this dance needed to be replaced to its original value. Women who have not yet been mature was one solution. Indang Dance Movements Concept Indang dance in III Koto Aur Malin- tang Padang Pariaman was a popular dan- ce, known by almost all regions in West Sumatra and even outside West Sumatra. Most people knew this dance. Indang Dan- ce was used to spread Islam in the Minang- kabau. Now, it was also used as entertain- ment. The very famous creation of Indang dance was Dindin-Badindin. Indang dance was danced by sitting cross-legged. Dancers’ hands and bodies were centered of the movements and it was carried out with martial arts. The movements of men and women were the same in Indang dance. It was not a big deal for them as revealed by Rajo Rangkayo Sardewo (FGD, June 16, 2015). He said that the movement of men was as same as the movement of women, then it was no problem for society. It could be meant that the movement in this dance was not dis- puted both for male and female. There was nothing against traditional and Islamic re- ligious values. Previously, Indang dance was domi- nated by men, said Rajo Rangkayo Sarde- wo (FGD, June 16, 2015). This statement was supported by other FGD participants Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni, Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangka- 79 (FGD observations, June 16, 2015) that mention “The dominant here could be me- ant as men dance more often than women ...”. While the combination of men and wo- men dancers, most recently, had been pub- licly shown up. Sirompak Dance Movements Con- cept Sirompak dance movement in Taeh Baruah was rooted in martial arts move- ments and performed by one dancer. This dance was performed using music origi- nating from the sound of saluang Sirompak. Saluang and dance movements were mer- ged with each other and inseparable. For- merly, the movement of Sirompak Dance was full of magic values and done secretly. Today, this dance was showed in public because there was no magic anymore. The movement of Sirompak dance could be seen in Figure 2. Figure 2. Sirompak dance movement in Taeh Baruah performed by Ute (Documentation: Afifah Asriati, 25th Novem- ber 2015) The movement was in balance with the accompaniment of the music, “if the- re is no music, how can I dance? Ute said “(FGD, 25 November 2015). Ute added that after the music and the saluang were played, he felt as if someone was calling and his hands would move on their own. When the music rises then the movement rises, on the other hand when the music goes down then the motion goes down. The other dance had a title. This dan- ce hangs from the low and high pitch of the chime. If the height of the voice me- ant high, so did the dance (Ute, FGD, 25 October 2015). It was interpreted that the movement was very dependent on music, added to the height of the musical tone and also the level of dance movements and vice versa. The movements were in- fluenced by musical magic instruments, which according to them the poems sung by the accompaniment of Sirompak have a distinctive tone that can appeal to those who listen to them. The dancers did not fully realize that they did the movements. The movement and music were supported with silat clothing, namely black clothes, galembong pants and destar. When it was related to custom and religious values, the results of the FGD sta- ted that the dancers knew that this dance was in contrast to adat and religion. Howe- ver, all elements of dance were not related to women during the performance. Then, this matter did not raise a problem in adat and Islamic view. Moreover, the dancers were really fighter in general (Ute, FGD, 25 November 2015). Sirompak Dance Movements Concept Rantak Kudo dance was taken from the name of Benten’s wife, Rantak Kudo, who described to train her child walking. Kudo’s face as a mother guides his child’s hand so that he can walk well and quickly. This dance was well-known in the South Painan (Arita, FGD, 26 November 2015). Rantak Kudo dance movements were played based on the silat movement. “This dance was indeed the movements of silat, it guided children to walk, practice walking (Arita, FGD, 26 November 2015). There was no graceful movement as the researcher showed during this FGD. “The- re were 4 main movements such as eye movements, head, and incisive steps like in martial arts movements” (Rini Delvita, FGD, 26 October 2015). Thus, this dan- ce had strong power and its motion style based on the silat style. The four basic mo- vements were taken from Benten’s activi- ties as father and Rantak Kudo as a mother who taught their child to walk. The names of the movements were Jinjiang Bantai, Titi Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8380 Batang, Rantak and Lenggang Karaia. The four movements had their own meaning. Literally, Jinjiang Bantai inter- preted as a father, namely Benten had res- ponsibility for his family. There was Thurs- day market in Painan where Benten went to the market and returned carrying gro- ceries by carrying it. Lengang Karaia could be described as walking upstream (Arita, FGD, 26 October 2015). It was in accordan- ce with Minangkabau people’s philosophy “Alam Takambang jadi Guru” (Nature is a teacher). The movement in this dance was a daily activity of a new family that has just had children. The movement of this dance was not becoming a big problem according to traditional leaders, yet there was a limi- tation in the way of shaking and rocking (Asril, FGD, October 26, 2015). Therefore, it would be discordant if rocking was included in this dance since it was not in line with Minangkabau cus- toms. This opinion was strengthened by Arita (FGD, November 26, 2015) “There was no hip shaking in Rantak Kudo dance since shaking hip was forbidden in Islam”. The FGD concluded that the basic movement of Rantak Kudo dance was silat and there was no hip shaking movement because it was contradicted with adat and religion. In ancient times, Rantak Kudo dan- cers were male only. “At first, this dance was danced by men only. Women should not take part in art because it was taboos for Minangkabau people. (Arita FGD, 26 November 2015). However, this dance was performed by men and women in its de- velopment. “In my opinion, since the be- ginning of my elementary school, Rantak Kudo dance was performed by female and male, not male only” (Asril, FGD, October 26, 2015). Today, Rantak Kudo dance was performed with the combination of men and women dancers. “It seemed that the traditional leaders did not have a problem, Asril (FGD, October 26, 2015) everything was in line with adat and religion “. That was to say, there was no discre- pancy in Rantak Kudo dance based on the view of adat. In fact, this was an asset for the Pesisir Selatan. This statement was in line with the figure of Bundo Kanduang Hasnidar (FGD, 26 November 2015) who stated that “Rantak Kudo Dance was a good dance without something negative”. This was the same as the traditional figure abo- ve, who said that there was nothing cont- radictory of Rantak Kudo dance seen from the aspect of adat and religion. On the other side, Rantak Kudo dan- ce was also danced in pairs. This dance was an even-numbered dance. “There was the only group in pairs for this dance in East Painan”(Arita, FGD, 26 November 2015). The dancers could be both man and women and they did the movement in the same way. “This dance was a duet dance since there were simultaneous and oppo- sites fend off ”(Rini Delvita, FGD, Nov. 26, 2015). Conceptualization and Discussion Means Based on the results of the research described above, it was found that the mo- vements of Minangkabau dance were in line with the context of adat and religious values. These movements were derived from martial arts or silat which became the typical style of Minangkabau dance. There were some dances as evidence for this fact such as (1) Mulo Pado Dance (2) Piriang Diateh Kaco Dance, (3) Indang Dance, (4) Sirompak Dance, and (5) Kudo Rantak Dance. On the other hand, Pilin Salapan Dance adapted from Malay culture had influenced the Minangkabau dance. Thus, Pilin Salapan dance was not included in the stage of analyzing the conceptualizati- on of Minangkabau dance. These findings could be mapped in the following schema- tic description (Figure 3). It can be seen from the schemata abo- ve that the basic motions of Minangkabau dance movements were dominated by si- lat. Then, it could be stated that without si- lat movement, Minangkabau dance would lose its identity. As Sedyawati (1986: 64) argued that nature as a world and human as culture unconsciously formed the cha- racter motions in dance. These two funda- mental settings had a significant effect on Afifah Asriati, Ahmad Kosasih, Desfiarni, Silat as the Source and Identity of the Minangka- 81 the formation of motions in dance and it turned out to be the identity of the com- munity. This conclusion was in line with Asriati’s (2005) findings that the Piriang Sulueh dance in Pariangan also reflected the daily activities of the community and its movements were silat-based move- ment. Figure 3. Scematic description of the dances Then, the motions drew in Figure 3 were also in line with Hadi (2006) who noted that the movement of Minang dan- ce was derived from silat resulting into various forms of dance, including Galom- bang movement in Randai (Rustianti et al., 2013). Based on adat point of view, silat could only be done by men. Hadi’s opini- on was in line with the alim ulama and adat figures of Padang Magek district who sta- ted that the movement of male dance was originated from silat (Asriati, 2015). Huri Adam’s movement for women, for instan- ce, was not erotic and sensual, these mo- vements were not carried out beyond the ethical and aesthetic limits of Minangka- bau culture which were based on religious and adat values (Utama, 2009). Based on the data and explanations above, Minangkabau dance had an identi- ty of silat in terms of its motions. This silat motion maintained Minangkabau dance identity in which without silat it was not the actual Minangkabau dance. Although there was a change in the life of the Mi- nangkabau people to be more modern di- rection, it did not necessarily change local values. The local values were still retained in the dance. This finding was supported by the Indrayuda (2016) study which con- cluded concluding: “As a result, the change found in Minang- kabau dance creation is limited only to the visual or formation, but content still reflects and illustrates the cultural identity of Mi- nangkabau society through the local wisdom value”. Furthermore, local wisdom value for the Minangkabau culture was silat that fundamentally based on Adat basandi Sy- arah, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK) that custom was based on religion, and re- ligion was based on Al Quran. Then, Yunus (2013) stated that Mi- nangkabau customs had four Islamic va- lues: polite, kind-hearted, good manner, and elegant. These four values controlled creativity and art performances. This sta- tement was also in line with Hadi’s view who said that there were things for women in adat called “discordant” (inept), such as sumbang duduak, sumbang tagak. This could be meant that women had to avoid rocking hips. Kadir’s research (in Soedarsono (2002, p. 39-43) found that the Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance performance was al- ways led by a person called Kulipah who Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (2) (2019): 71-8382 was responsible for the performance of the show. It was the same as the researchers found in Piriang di Ateh Kaco dance from Bayue district. Kadir revealed that the ma- gic spell Kulipah during the performance was animism and it resulted in some at- tractive forms of irrational and mystical. Hadi (2006) argued that dances that were used spells can damage the aqeedah and they must be avoided and eliminated “. Naim (2004) stated that the philo- sophical concept of ABS-SBK was actual- ly the manifestation of natural law in the form of sunnatullah that contacted with Islam. Adat was patterned and cultured habit, inevitably had to be free from the elements of shirk, khurafat and bid’ah since they were contrary to Islamic values. CONCLUSION Based on the traditional dance samp- les examined in this research-based con- ceptualization means, it is found that silat movements that generally and fundamen- tally found in each observed dance were in line with Minangkabau philosophical values. They are stylized in an aesthetic form. Finally, all the movements observed in the motion of the Minangkabau dance are revealed to be concrete and consistent. The value of the ABS-SBK philosophy is a substance value (essential) contained in Minangkabau customs. The next conclusion is silat as the basic motion of Minangkabau dance mo- vements is in line with adat and Islamic values. The uniquenesses of silat motion in Minangkabau dance movement are at- tacking, blocking, parrying, rolling, pitung- gue, legs and hands movements. These movements are the original basic concept of the cultural movements of a person who performs silat. This fact makes Minangka- bau dances are performed by men. 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