TARI BEDHAYA SRI TANJUNG SEBAGAI SARANA KOMUNIKASI EKSPRESIF DI KABUPATEN BLITAR.

The Bedhaya Sri Tanjung dance by Mijil full moon is a dance created in Blitar district. This study explains about "What is the symbolic meaning of the Bedhaya Sri Tanjung dance as a means of cultural communication in Blitar Regency", the purpose of this study is to explain what the symbolic meaning of the Bedhaya Sri Tanjung dance is as a means of cultural communication in Blitar Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach. The object of the research material is the Bedhaya Sri Tanjung Dance, and was obtained by means of observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner which reduced, presented data, and concluded. The validity of the data is used by triangulation. The results obtained from the symbolic meaning of the Bedhaya Sri Tanjung Dance are reflected in dance movements, accompaniment, and dance clothing. The symbolic meaning obtained from the meaning of the Bedhaya Sri Tanjung dance movement is that humans must respect each other and must always give thanks for what they have. The meaning contained in his poems is that fellow humans must help each other and create peace of mind for those who are helped and those who help. The meaning contained in the clothing is depicting fertility in yellow and mutual cooperation in green