STIMULASI KREATIVITAS ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN SENI TARI BERBASIS EKSPLORASI GERAK

Abstract

Creativity is an essential aspect that should be developed from an early age because it plays a significant role in children's ability to think flexibly, generate new ideas, solve problems, and express themselves. One approach that can be used to stimulate children's creativity is dance learning based on movement exploration. This study aims to analyze the role of movement exploration-based dance learning in stimulating creativity among early childhood children. The research employed a qualitative approach using a library research design. Data were collected from various scientific sources, including books, national and international journal articles, conference proceedings, and previous studies related to early childhood creativity, dance education, and movement exploration. Data collection was conducted through documentation techniques, while data analysis used content analysis. The findings indicate that movement exploration-based dance learning contributes positively to the development of children's creativity, particularly in the aspects of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Furthermore, movement exploration activities enhance children's imagination, self-expression, and self-confidence in communicating ideas and presenting their creative work. Therefore, movement exploration-based dance learning can be considered an effective learning strategy for optimally stimulating creativity in early childhood.