A Study of the Elements of Muay Thai Dance Performance

Abstract

This article is part of the research on Thai boxing dancing: an analysis of the award-winning works  of Thailand. The researcher studied the theoretical concepts used in the research. It consists of the concept of martial arts for self-defense in the genre of Muay Thai. Concepts of research regulations in the field of fine arts. Concepts of 8 elements of performing arts. Concepts of contemporary performing arts in order that use in data analysis and synthesis.

The study found that Regarding the martial art of Thai Muay Thai, there are 2 types of postures:  1) Main Boxing 2) Muay Keaw, there are 15 main postures, 15 lace postures and 64 boxing postures, using the body as a weapon, 9 of which are 2 fists, 2 feet, 2 knees, 2 elbows and 1 head.

Research in fine arts, there are specialized forms that can be divided into 4 main fields: visual arts, musical arts, dance, and performing arts. The format has a method and steps that are systematic and orderly  in collecting and researching  Information from which knowledge can be derived from facts  and can be explained academically  and supports the concept of research that meets the objectives and is compiled through the research methodological process.

Elements of performing arts, the elements of Muay Thai dance performances can be classified as follows: 1) the script 2) the actors 3) the performance of the dancing style or performing arts.  4) performance area 5) props 6) costumes 7) sound effects and 8) lighting. The form of Muay Thai dancing is a contemporary performing art with a variety of applied sciences, presented through the concept of all 8 elements of performing arts, with presentations through contemporary performing arts that combine vigorous fighting with Thai customs that are worth studying to lead to further development of other forms of art and culture.