| dc.description.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. | en_US |
