Pelatihan Seni Tari Pada Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Sebagai Sarana Pengembangan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SMK Negeri 2 Semarang

Abstract

Dance ekstrakurricular activities at schools develop not only dance skills but also foster students’ self-confidence. This study described how dance training in an extracurricular program suports self-confidence among students of SMK Negeri 2 Semarang. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation; interviewss with the advisor, trainers, and members; and documentation. The study draws on cretive dance theori, four aspects of dance training (physical, cognitive, affectice,and psychological), and self-confidence theory. The findings show that training proceeds in stages, form warm up and movement mastery to group rehearsal and performance assessment. The stages cover all four aspects: phsysical aspect (movement and flexibility), cognitive aspect (mastery of the material), and affective and phsychological aspect (dicipline, cooperation, and confidence to perform). According to the informants, rotation of line positions, positive reinforcement from trainers, and opportunities to perform help students be more convidents. This scaffolded approach and supportive training environmentare required to be able to help shy and introverted students develop.