The Dance Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang held a commemoration of World Dance Day, Monday, April 29 2024, at the Cultural Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2024 World Dance Day commemoration held by Unnes has the theme “Preserving Traditions, Maintaining Archipelago Culture”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Unnes Dancing event presents 2 types of events that are woven into one series. First, the National Level Dance Festival will be broadcast live streaming starting at 08.00 WIB via the B7TVHD Sendratasik Youtube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both dance performances start at 18.30 WIB at the UNNES Cultural Village. The National Dance Festival featured 5 nominees from 12 participants from various regions as well as student performances from each class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the Committee, Drs Bintang Hanggoro Putra MHum, said that the Festival was held virtually with the aim of reaching wider community participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The dance performance event which was held as a live performance featured 18 typical Wonosobo dances performed by the student and alumni community from Wonosobo,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dance Education Study Program Coordinator, Dr Eny Kusumastuti said that UNNES Dancing is an opportunity for students to appreciate, be creative and express themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is very important to foster the interest of the younger generation amidst the onslaught of modern culture,” he added. UNNES Menari provides a platform for dancers and dance lovers to share their love through dance. Spreading the message of peace, harmony and cross-cultural cooperation through beautiful and meaningful body movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said universities have an important role in developing science and maintaining cultural values. Semarang State University as a conservation-oriented campus is committed to continuing to preserve the arts and culture of the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n