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Masters Thesis | Mathematics | Indonesia | Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022 | Popularity: 5 / 10
Ethnomathematics in Balinese Dance Movements and Its Potential for Learning
Luh Dewi, Sariyasa, Gede Suweken
Abstract: Balinese dances were passed down by our ancestors as one of the Indonesian cultures which need to be preserved, fostered, and developed. They have both elements of art and mathematical practice in it. For this reason, this study aimed at describing ethnomathematics in basic movements and variations of movements of Balinese dances. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach in form of ethnography study. The data obtained from the resource persons namely Mr Dibia, Mr Kusuma and Ms Tania Wedhi was collected by interview and observation and the main instrument used was human instrument. The data was then analysed using Spradley design through domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, componential analysis, and cultural themes analysis. The result showed the existence of ethnomathematics in Balinese dance movements in forms of parallel lines, intersecting lines, line segments, acute angles, obtuse angles, right angles, reflections, rotation, and translations.
Keywords: exploration, ethnomathematics, basic movements and different types of movements in Balinese dances
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022
Pages: 207 - 218
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR22731071301
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