EKSISTENSI TARI JEPIN LANGKAH PENGHIBUR PENGANTIN DI KOTA PONTIANAK KALIMANTAN BARAT

Abstract The aim of this research is to be describe the Existence of Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Dance. The problem of this research is related to the development of Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Dance from the beginning of creation until it can survive today and describe the factors that influence the development of Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Dance. Descriptive methods with qualitattive research forms and using historical approaches and carrying out several steps, including heuristics, cristicism, interview, and documentation. Data validity testing techniques using observation extension, source triangulation. Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Dance is a traditional dance that originated from Tanjung Bunga Village, Teluk Pakedai District, Kubu Raya Regency. Intianlly, Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Dance was first introduced during the Dutch Government with the dance name “Jepin Langkah MenghormatPenghibur Pengantin Dance”. The dance was created to entertain both brides in the bridal chair. From 1960 to 2021 the dance will exists among the socienty and the Performing Arts Education Campus Keywords: Existence, Jepin Langkah Penghibur Pengantin Danc