Fungsi Sosial Seni Pertunjukan Reog Ponorogo Di Kelurahan Mentangor Kecamatan Tenayan Raya Kota Pekanbaru Provinsi Riau

The purpose of this research is to find out how the Social Function of Art Reog Ponorogo Performance in Mentangor District, District Tenayan Raya Kota Pekanbaru. The research method that the author uses in this study is the method descriptive analysis using qualitative data. In the descriptive method of analysis by using qualitative data the data collection technique is y who will be a writer use are observation, interview and documentation techniques. The author's theory use as a foundation in this research is a theory from I Wayan Dibia states that, living in a society can be sure that happy ian it has a function for the community. In general, the function of art in society these are a) communication, b) entertainment, c) media education and social criticism, d) artistic. Reog Ponorogo performing arts are usually held at events - particular event it's like an event 1 muharam (1 suro night), weddings, guest reception and other folk parties. Reog Ponorogo performing arts have several social functions in the community, among others is the first as a means of communication at the show reog the players occasionally conduct interactions such as communicating with opponents or interrupted spectators - interrupt break time, the second as entertainment at this reog performance certainly has an element entertaining that we can see from the beginning of the show until the end like a dance presented by jathil dancers and attractions - attractions of bachelor ganong and barongan, third as a medium of education and social criticism on reog performances used by the players as a means of expressing some a criticism for government performance and some values - moral values ​​for young people as well as society, and finally the artistic ones reog show can be seen from all the instruments contained in the show it is like from a dance, mus ik, costumes, stage settings and masks - mask that has its own characteristics used by the reog players. The problem of this research is suitability of functions in society with existing theories, the achievement of functions socially to the maximum. The conclusion of this study is the suitability of social functions developing in society with existing theories and the achievement of social goals or functions in the community