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Abstract

This article examines the choreography of Kidung Tengger, a dance work by Heri Prasetyo, popularly known as Heri Lentho. The work is performed in the Sea of Sand area of Mount Bromo and is closely related to the Yadnya Kasada ritual of the Tengger community. Kidung Tengger is inspired by the legend of Joko Seger and Roro Anteng, which serves as the narrative foundation for the arrangement of movement, music, vocal elements, properties, and performance structure. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews with the choreographer, dancers, and musicians, and documentation studies involving choreographic notes, dance scripts, photographs, and performance videos. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and triangulation of sources and techniques to ensure credibility. The findings reveal that the environment functions not merely as a performance background, but also as a conceptual space that shapes the choreography. The creative structure of Kidung Tengger connects ritual and performance through narrative, movement, music, and cultural symbols. The values expressed in this work reflect devotion, gratitude to God, respect for nature, and the preservation of the collective memory of the Tengger people. Therefore, Kidung Tengger can be understood as an environmental choreography that integrates art, spirituality, and local wisdom.

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