Pelestarian Tari Rondhing Pamekasan sebagai Warisan Budaya Lokal Melalui Program Pengabdian Masyarakat di SDN Bugih 3 Preservation of the Pamekasan Rondhing Dance as Local Cultural Heritage through a Community Service Program at SDN Bugih 3

Abstract

Preserving local culture is an important step in maintaining the nation's identity and noble values amid the strong currents of globalization. One of the cultures that needs to be preserved is the Rondhing Dance, a traditional dance typical of Pamekasan Regency, which is full of historical and philosophical meaning and reflects the struggle of the Madurese people. The Rondhing Dance is a traditional art native to Pamekasan Regency, Madura, East Java, which was designated as an Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2025. The Rondhing Dance is not only for entertainment, but also a symbol of Pamekasan's cultural identity. This dance is often performed at official government events, regional celebrations, and other cultural activities, and is preserved through schools and art studios. This community service activity aims to introduce, train, and rekindle students' interest in Pamekasan's heritage, namely the Rondhing Dance, through the PELITA (Children's Dance Training) program at SDN Bugih 3 Pamekasan. The activity is implemented using a collaborative learning approach through interactive lectures, demonstrations, drills, and dance-practice mentoring. The results of the activity show that students are very enthusiastic and can understand and practice the basic movements of the Rondhing Dance well and flexibly. In addition to enhancing dance skills, this activity also instills cultural values, a spirit of togetherness, and a sense of pride in regional heritage. Thus, this training program is a strategic step in preserving the Rondhing Dance in Pamekasan and strengthening local wisdom-based education in elementary schools.