Analysis of The Meaning of Movement of The Traditional Dance of Batak Toba

This research aims to analyze the meaning of movement of Batak Toba traditional dance. In this research, the analysis method of Ekman & Friesen namely regulatory authorities is applied. The process of analysis consists of explaining the stages of Miles Hubermann's theory. Among them are (i) data reduction, (ii) data display, (iii) review and summary. The data of this study are all the basic movements of traditional Batak Toba dance. And the data source is the speaker of Ruma Parsiajaran Tradisional dan Sanggar Seni Inang Nauli Basa (Juita Manurung, S.Th) and a video from Youtube
about tortor dance. This research is conducted in Ruma Parsiajaran Traditional dan Sanggar Seni Inang Nauli Basa, Sibisa, Toba Samosir, North Sumatera. The result of this investigation is an explanation of Tortor dance
movements. These movements include: 1. Place hands on stomach, 2. Somba, 3. Open hands forward, 4. Palms up (inside), 5. Palms forward, 6. Palms up (outside), 7. Hand gesture under the ear (Tangi), 8th hand movement near the
mouth (Bakkol Manghatahon), 9. Manerser movement (Ringgas
Mangulahon), 10. movement of Si Boru Parbahul-bahul Na Bolon,
downward movement, 11 Marembas. The analyzed movements can be as a reference for any tour guide and other research.