Virtual Beauty Class 2021
Departemen Sastra Indonesia
Devi Putri Pertiwi
18 September 2021
Public Engagement/Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
SDG 4
Virtual Beauty Class was again held by the Management of Griya Sastra Dance, Faculty of Letters, State University of Malang with the theme “Painting Ayu Dewi Sri’s Paras on the Faces of Gandrung Banyuwangi Dancers.” The event was held online via zoom meets on September 18, 2021 at 09.40 WIB. The event was held for increasing confidence in applying make-up and trying make-up, expressing ideas and feelings through dance makeup, and providing a platform for the creativity of the younger generation to present characters who grow up in the art of dance.
Gandrung dance is a typical dance originating from Banyuwangi, East Java. The word “gandrung” itself can be interpreted with the term captivated. It is said to be a gandrung dance because this dance is a form of fascination for the agrarian Blambangan community to Dewi Sri, the Goddess who is believed to be able to bring prosperity to the people around Banyuwangi. Usually, the gandrung dance is performed in various events, such as welcoming the harvest season, wedding receptions, or circumcisions. Although at first the gandrung dance was performed as an expression of gratitude for the postharvest community. Gandrung dance is performed in pairs between women who are known as gandrung dancers and men who are called advancers or commonly known as paju. The hallmark of the gandrung dance is that the dancers dance with fans. Usually, the dancer touches a fan to one of the male audience members and is invited to dance.
Virtual Beauty Class starts at 10.00 WIB which begins with the opening, remarks by representatives of related parties, and technical reading of the event. Then, the event continued with material presented by the presenters, followed by a Beauty demo and a question and answer session.session Beauty demo practice of the makegandrung dance to the participants. step by step make-up practiced by the presenters. The event ended with a presence through the zoom meets chat room and closing at 12.49 WIB.
Make-up practice by the presenter
The advantages obtained from participating in Virtual Beauty Class are as a means of introducing Griya Sastra Tari to new students, both at Malang State universities and other state universities, as well as the community. Virtual Beauty Class is also a place to increase participants’ interests and talents in the arts, especially dance and make-up. In addition, Virtual Beauty Class also provides certificates to participants which can be used according to their interests.