The Creation of a Dance from Sukhothai Historical Park’s Site-Specific

Abstract

This research article aims to explore the form and concept retrieved from the creation of a dance from Sukhothai Historical Park’s site specific. The research employs the mixed-method research methodology consisting of a qualitative research and creative research, of which data was collected from academic documents, interviews, information media, observation, seminars, the researcher’s own experiences, and artist standard criteria.
The result shows that the style of the creation of a dance consists of 7 elements in the performance which are 1) the performing area is Wat Chang Lom in Sukhothai Historical Park ’s area, 2) the script is separated into 5 acts, 3) the movements are expressed through everyday movement and improvisation, 4) the researcher selects actors with Thai traditional dance and modern dance’s skills, 5) the costumes focus on simplicity in shape and color that harmonize with Sukhothai Historical Park’s characters and in unisex style of fashion design, 6) sounds used in the performance are silence and new composition, and 7) the light accompanied the performance is used day light. The concept gained from the creation of this dance emphasizes 5 significant issues: 1) Sukhothai Historical Park’s site-specific, 2) creativity in dance, 3) performing space organization, 4) simplicity as in post-modern dance concepts, and 5) fine art and architecture theories. This result of the creation of a dance can be a guideline for those who will create dance in the field of site-specific in the future.