Talent and achievement management at Lung Ayu Jombang dance studio as an effort to preserve culture and recreational sports

This study examines the management of talent and achievement development at the Lung Ayu Jombang Dance Studio as an effort to preserve local culture and promote dance as a form of recreational sport. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected from 63 respondents consisting of active dancers, coaches, and parents through validated and reliable questionnaires. The study analyzed participants’ perceptions of coaching management in terms of planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as its effectiveness in improving dance skills and achievements. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including paired sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA, were applied. The results indicate that coaching management at the studio is categorized as good to very good, with significant improvements in participants’ technical skills, discipline, and confidence (p < 0.001). The integration of local cultural values within the training process emerged as a key factor contributing to participant engagement and cultural awareness. Furthermore, the studio plays a dual role as both a talent development institution and a medium for community-based recreational sport. These findings suggest that structured management, participatory approaches, and the application of sport science principles can enhance both performance outcomes and cultural sustainability in traditional dance institutions.