The Intersection of Tradition and Modernity: A Case Study of Hybridization of Jaran Kencak and Glipang Dance in Ranuyoso Village, Lumajang Regency

In the field of cultural preservation, understanding how a community's traits influence the cultivation of traditional arts is essential, yet it's often overlooked. Few studies have explored this link within the Pendhalungan community. It is not always easy for a traditional art performance to maintain its existence in the dynamics of the modern world and globalization. The bearers are expected to be able to adapt to the aesthetic values of modern society. This study aims to reveal the adaptation scheme carried out by the performers of the Jaran Kencak and Glipang dances in Ranuyoso Village, Lumajang Regency, to maintain the continued existence of these traditional arts while catering to modern society's tastes. Through ethnographic data collection and literature studies, this study finds the construction of hybrid art performances as an effective strategy to manage the tension between local-traditional and global-modern values. The hybrid performance known as Sendratari (ballet) ‘Glicak‘ can be seen as a model for conserving Indonesian traditional arts that can be emulated and adapted by different forms of local traditional performances in Indonesia. The result suggests that hybrid art performances provide a promising approach for sustaining traditional arts while responding to contemporary cultural dynamics.