THE CREATION OF A DANCE FROM THAI APHORISM THAT REFLEXES PRESENT SOCIETY

Abstract

          This thesis “The creation of a dance from Thai aphorism that reflexes present society” aims to study the forms and concepts obtained after creation of a dance from Thai aphorism that reflexes the present society using research methods, qualitative research and creative research. The research tools consist of surveying documentary data, interviews, information media, observation, seminars, personal experience of the researcher and artist benchmarks. The data are used to examine, analyze, synthesize and create the dance art according to the specified process. The results show that the style of the creation of a dance from Thai aphorism that reflexes the present society consists of eight elements in the performance which are 1) Script: designed by using the Thai aphorism analysis process separated into four scenes: kin num tai sok, kai ngam prow kohn kon ngam prow tang, kwang ngu mai pon khor, ke chang jab takkatan. 2) Casting: The researcher selects actors with a variety of acting skills, including body shape, scale, skin color and gender in the performance. 3) Movements: using the style of movement in daily life, improvisation according to the concepts of modern dance, postmodern dance and dramatic movements. 4) Costume and makeup: the daily costumes in the original styles and use of white makeup to reduce the facial expressions of the actors. 5) Show props: using props that are easily seen in everyday life. 6) Sound and music: the sound of Thai traditional music instruments to be consistent with the script. 7) Scene and stage: using different sites specific to be consistent with the script. 8) Lighting: using the natural day light to be consistent with the script. Besides, there are five concepts which are 1) the aphorism that reflexes the present society 2) the concept of creative dance that reflects society 3) diversity in dance 4) communication to the audience and 5) creativity in dance. This research is a creative thesis in dance that connects knowledge in other fields in order to create knowledge and can be a guideline for those who will study creative dance in the future.