The data were collected through statements and experiences of sources, observation, and document review, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. Structural theory is applied to describe Malay society. In order to approach this problem, the structuralism theory reference from Levi Strauss' model is used. The problem in this research is focused on the structure of the Malay zapin dance. The development of Zapin Arabic and Malay dances are both expressed in the form of performing arts. Zapin dance has a heroic background, because the movement was originally a sense of uplifting the spirit of the companions of the prophet for war. At first the Zapin dance culture was brought by merchants from Gujarat to various regions in the archipelago in the XV century. Zapin dance comes from Arabic and developed within the scope of the Malay community. This article aims to describe and interpret the Zapin Arab and Zapin Malay dances.
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