BESKALAN LANANG DANCE MODIFICATION AS A INSTRUMENT OF SUPPLYING OF MARKET NEEDS

Abstract

Purpose: This article describes the phenomenon of the practice of modifying the Beskalan Lanang
dance. Beskalan Lanang dance is a traditional dance from Malang Regency which existed in 2000
and is currently experiencing a significant decline. Beskalan Lanang dance depicts a brave and
strong warrior in the middle of his life without his parents. This article is very relevant to the field of
cultural studies because it examines the relationship between the Beskalan Lanang dance, Tourism,
and Capitalism.
Research methods: This article uses literature and interview methods. The article data is
presented in a qualitative descriptive form and the data analysis uses Bourdieu's Theory of Practice.
Findings: The various movements presented in the Beskalan Lanang dance are very thick with the
values of the nation's character such as tolerance, communication, creativity, independence, peace-
loving, and social care. All of these values seem to have been neglected when the Beskalan Lanang
dance is faced with tourism needs. To supply the market demand, the Beskalan Lanang dance has
been repackaged in such a way, which was originally presented with a duration of 20 minutes but
has been changed to 11 minutes. Because of this, the Beskalan lanang dance will change its form
and presentation structure, so that many values are neglected.
Implications: The practice of modifying the Beskalan Lanang dance is carried out by actors who
have fund and fund has been converted to legitimize the practice of modifying the Beskalan Lanang
dance, so it is very clear that the element of capitalism is closely attached to the rework of the
Beskalan Lanang dance.