@article{MAKHILLJEAS202015319006,
    title = {Isan Folk Dance: The Influenced Thai Classical Dance Changes in
Northeast Higher Education Institutions},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {15},
    number = {3},
    pages = {855-860},
    year = {2020},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2020.855.860},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2020.855.860},
    author = {Sittirat,Jarun and},
    keywords = {Isan folk dance,Isan dance in higher education institutions,Thai classical dance influences,Thai classical,descriptive analysis,curriculum assessment},
    abstract = {This research was aimed to study the history, current conditions and the changes of Isan dance
posture under the influence of Thai classical dance in Northeast higher education institutions. The data was
collected from textbooks, research papers and field study with a survey participated observation structured
interview and group discussion and presented the results by descriptive analysis, illustrations and tables.
According to research study, it was found that the higher education institutions in the Northeastern region is
conducted Isan folk dance teaching and learning about 12 institutions, namely Khon Kaen University,
Mahasarakham University, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Nakhon
Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University, Buriram Rajabhat University, Loei
Rajabhat University, Surin Rajabhat University, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and Roi Et College of Dramatic
Arts, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts and Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and
Nakhon Ratchasima College of Dramatic Arts. Each institution conducts teaching under the qualifications
framework for higher education which separated to 2 courses: Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts Program
(Performing arts) and Bachelor of Education Program (Thai classical dance) emphasized on conservation and
extend a creative for development as resulted in Isan folk dance was categorized in Thailand Northeastern
University into 2 categories: traditional dance means the inherited dance from ancient which reflect local
identity. The dance postures are simple, free movement with a low bent appearance and wide range without
sparing. Focus on fun and harmony i.e., Fon Phuthai, Fon Klong Tum, Seng Bung Fai and so on. The traditional
dance was contained in the curriculum as it was gathered from teachers, instructor or local wisdom, Isan
contemporary dance means dance which teachers or students created occasionally according to be work of art
or thesis performing for curriculum assessment. Isan folk dance in higher education institutions in the
Northeastern region got influenced from Thai classical dance as the study result of Fon Pook Xiao of Khon
Kaen University, Fon Tang Wai of Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University and Fon Manora of
Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and Roi Et College of Dramatic Arts which shows the influence of Thai classical
dance with characteristic body movements systematically; head, torso, hands, feet corresponded with each
other. Upstanding posture, neck-nodding and open tip-toe posture, dance posture go along with lyric as its
complexity, elaborately and several hundred ports of entry as well as the presence dance moves to gathered.
Furthermore, it was found that the Isan folk dance has corresponded with 22 Thai classical dance postures,
namely, Nang Klom Tua, Sodsoi Mala, Chuichai Khao Wang, Phamorn Khao, Thep Phanom, Jeep Song Lang,
Phala Pianglai, Naga Muanhang, Jab Pranang, Mangkon Laennam, Krabi Si Tha, Krata Reaw, Thang Wong
Klang, Chang Pang Padna, Chan Songkod, Pra Rod Yonsal, Bang Suriya, Khad Jang Nang, Ram Sad Chatree,
Ram Yua, Phamorn Khao, Ngoo Kwang Khon. The changes are caused from the curriculum structure and the
teaching pattern which strict in national culture to create basic skills by practicing with slow song,
fast song, body posture and Ram Mae Bot (Masterdance). Isan folk dance in the Northeast higher education
institutions are a consequence of deficiency for specific curriculum in the region, therefore, it is
necessary to hold Thai classical dance to re-structure to Isan folk dance style then organizing the Isan folk
dance to be delicate, beautiful and flexible resulted in patterns, principles, styles toward Isan folk dance for
appropriate and current trend. Thus, we can confirm that the pattern of Thai classical dance is a
decent customs to be an archetype, however, we should concern in cultural to prevent changes that may cause
to cultural assimilation.}
    }