Serampang Twelve Dance, Traditional Dances From North Sumatra

Serampang Twelve dance is a traditional dance originated from Serdang Bedagai, North Sumatra Province. This dance includes a social dance performed by several male and female dancers in pairs. In addition to rich art values, this dance is also rich in meaning and also the values of life in it. Serampang Twelve Dance is one of the most famous dances in North Sumatra Province, especially in its home region in Serdang Bedagai. This dance is also known also in other Malay cultural areas such as in Riau, Jambi, and in some other areas.

History of Dance Serampang Twelve

Historically, the Serampang Twelve Dance was first created in the 1940s by one of the artists named Sauti. This dance was originally introduced to the public by the name of Dance Sari Island, it is adapted to the title of the song that accompanies this dance, the song "Pulau Sari". Because of the beauty of the motion and the messages contained in it, this dance began to be welcomed and enthusiastic from the community. This dance also received a positive response from the local government of North Sumatra, by giving various awards to the creator of the dance.



Sauti was also given a mandate by the Office of PP & K Serdang Bedagai to become a representative teacher in the cultural office of North Sumatra Province, which at that time was commissioned in Medan City, North Sumatra. Over there, Sauti continues to introduce to the students as well as the wider community will Dance Sari Island. Until finally this dance increasingly familiar to them, especially in the world of education and culture in the province of North Sumatra.



In the 1950s to the 1960s, this dance began to experience some changes, especially in the name. With a few considerations, the dance was renamed "Serampang Dua Das" dance known today. In addition to the name, the composition of the dance is also changed, which was originally only done by male dancers, then converted into dance in pairs with women. This change must also have an effect on the motion change, which then becomes what it is today.



Along with the passage of time, Serampang Twelve dance began to be often displayed in various events, both in the region and national high. Until finally this dance began to be known and often displayed in other areas. In preserving and preserving this work, the local government then patented it and made the dance of Serampang Twelve Dance as an art icon in Serdang Bedagai district, North Sumatra Province.

Functions And Meaning Of Dance Serampang Twelve

Dance Serampang Twelve is basically more functioned as dance performances, wherein this dance can be displayed at any event, whether it's entertainment, traditional events, or culture. This dance is very rich in the meaning and values of life in it. Broadly speaking, Dance Serampang Twelve is a picture of the phases of the lovers of lovers, from the beginning of the meeting to the aisle. In this dance certainly has the meaning and specific messages to be conveyed, especially in finding a life partner.

Dance Show Serampang Twelve

As mentioned earlier, the Serampang Twelve Dance is performed by several male and female dancers in pairs. For the number of dancers, it usually consists of 2 (two) pairs of dancers or more, according to the groups and events to be displayed. In the show, the dancers are wearing traditional Malay clothing, be it male or female dancers. With accompaniment, they then danced with a very distinctive movement.



The movement in Serampang Twelve Dance is quite unique and varied. These movements include spinning, walking small, jumping, playing handkerchief and others. Also in the Serampang Twelve Dance show will usually be featured in 12 main chapters, which in each round portray romanticism in the romance of lovers, from meetings, falling in love to the aisles, summarized in one show. In addition to rich in meaning, if we look at this dance there are also some moral messages contained in it.

Companion Dance Serampang Twelve

In Serampang Twelve Dance show this will usually be accompanied by traditional music such as rebana, kecapi, and other Malay traditional music instruments. As for the music or songs commonly used in accompanying this dance is the island song sari. But along with the development of the era, began many who use digital music or music recordings in accompanying this dance, because it is considered more practical and also easy. But some are still using traditional music, especially in showing kes