Studi Deskriptif Pertunjukan Dance Cover K-Pop oleh Grup Dreamwalker di Kota Medan

Abstract

K-Pop dance cover performances have become a prominent form of popular cultural expression among Indonesian youth. The DreamWalker community in Medan exemplifies this phenomenon by reinterpreting the choreography, expressions, and visual aesthetics of Korean idols within a localzed performance context. This study aims to describe the structural form and the artistic elements that shape their dance cover performances. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collacted through observation, interviews, documentation, and performance video analysis. By applying Richard Schechner’s performance theory and Y. Sumandiyo Hadi’s theory of choreography, DreamWalker’s performances can be interpreted as restored behavior—a reenactment of global pop culture within a localized cultural framework. This research is expected to contribute to a broader understanding of popular culture practices within the scope of ethnomusicology and performance studies. The findings indicate that DreamWalker’s performances follow a typical K-Pop stage structure—comprising an introduction, a main section, and a closing—adapted to the number of performers and the spatial context. Their artistic structure is shaped through precise choreography, synchronized movement, dynamic floor patterns, expressive facial gestures, song selection, and the use of costumes and make-up that resemble the original idols. Rehearsals play a vital role in developing and refining these artistic elements.