PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN SENI TARI DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KREATIVITAS DAN KARAKTER PERCAYA DIRI SISWA KELAS Vll DI SMPK ROSA MYSTIKA KUPANG

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pembelajaran seni tari dalam meningkatkan kreativitas dan kepercayaan diri siswa kelas VII di SMPK Rosa Mystica Kupang. Latar belakang penelitian ini berangkat dari masih rendahnya keberanian siswa dalam mengekspresikan gerak tari, yang dipengaruhi oleh kurangnya pemahaman materi, motivasi, serta kepercayaan diri. Pembelajaran seni tari diyakini mampu membantu siswa mengembangkan kreativitas melalui eksplorasi gerak, improvisasi, serta penciptaan koreografi, sekaligus menumbuhkan nilai-nilai karakter seperti disiplin, keberanian, dan tanggung jawab. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan menerapkan metode drill sebagai strategi utama dalam pembelajaran. Metode drill dipilih karena mampu membantu siswa menguasai gerakan tari melalui latihan berulang yang terstruktur. Proses pembelajaran meliputi tiga tahap, yaitu tahap pengenalan materi, tahap latihan gerak dengan metode drill, serta tahap evaluasi. Data diperoleh melalui observasi selama kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran seni tari melalui metode drill memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan keterampilan dan karakter percaya diri siswa. Siswa terlihat lebih aktif berpartisipasi, berani tampil di depan kelas, serta mampu mengekspresikan gerak tari dengan teknik dan ekspresi yang lebih baik. Selain itu, siswa menunjukkan perkembangan kreativitas melalui kemampuan menciptakan variasi gerak dan pola lantai. Dengan demikian, pembelajaran seni tari dapat menjadi sarana efektif untuk mengembangkan potensi siswa secara menyeluruh, baik dari aspek motorik, estetika, maupun karakter kepercayaan diri.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of dance instruction in enhancing the creativity and self-confidence of seventh-grade students at SMPK Rosa Mystica Kupang. The background of this study stems from students' low level of courage in expressing dance movements, which is influenced by a lack of understanding of the material, motivation, and self-confidence. Dance instruction is believed to help students develop creativity through movement exploration, improvisation, and choreography creation, while simultaneously fostering character values such as discipline, courage, and responsibility. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach, implementing the drill method as the primary learning strategy. The drill method was chosen because it helps students master dance movements through structured, repetitive practice. The learning process consists of three stages: introduction to the material, movement practice using the drill method, and evaluation. Data were obtained through observations during the learning activities. The results showed that implementing the drill method in dance instruction had a positive impact on improving students' skills and self-confidence. Students appeared to participate more actively, were more confident in performing in front of the class, and were able to express dance movements with improved technique and expression. Furthermore, students demonstrated increased creativity through their ability to create variations in movement and floor patterns. Thus, dance learning can be an effective means of developing students' overall potential, including motor skills, aesthetics, and character development, as well as self-confidence.