The Inheritance Model of Tari Wayang Sumedang: Enculturation and socialization

Abstract

Sumedang style Wayang dance is a traditional art that has survived about 94 years. The phenomenon becomes a magnet that leads to the realm of curiosities to trace the inheritance of Sumedang style puppet dance. This article intends to contribute to produce the output of the Wayang Pewarisan Dance Model Sumedang based on Enculturation and Socialization. Thus, the theory that is considered appropriate in expressing the inheritance of Sumedang style puppet dance is Cultural inheritance that has three forms of the pattern of vertical transmission, horizontal, and sloping. The method used is qualitative paradigm with anthropology and sociology approach. Anthropological approach to lead to the realm of inheritance of Wayang dance Sumedang from the group / environment itself (enculturation). Sociology approach to carry on the process of formation of individuals intentionally through the ways of teaching in groups themselves. The research procedure is based on the stage of literature review, data collection, interviews and data analysis. The results of the research concluded that was empowered by non-academic and academic parties that are mutually correlated to run a paradoxical conservation program. Non-academics insist on conservation while academics move in the realm of revitalization and even innovation. Thus, the existence of Wayang dance style Sumedang in maintaining the balance between dynamics and stability demands.