Wiraga Wirama Wirasa Dalam Tari Tradisi Gaya Surakarta

Maryani, Dwi (2007) Wiraga Wirama Wirasa Dalam Tari Tradisi Gaya Surakarta. Jurnal Gelar, 5 (1). pp. 28-41. ISSN 1410-9700

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Abstract

Javanese traditional dances of Surakarta style are one of the ancestor’s heritage owned by the king so that abdi dalem (the royal servants), especialy abdi dalem taya in the court of Surakarta remain obeying the king’s order. In other words, traditional art of Surakarta existing in the court of Surakarta still go on according to the handbook or guidelines applicable at that time. To be a good Javanese dancer, someone has to have a good knowledge of three basic concepts, namely, wiraga, wirama, and wirasa. A Javanese dancer, especially that of surakarta style, should pay attention to the series and forms of movements, and dance structure and call adjust the kind and character of the dance to the rhythm of gending (melody). A dance who has acquired skills in wiraga, wirama, and wirasa will dance gracefully, not stiffly. He will not make forced movements; everything looks smooth and flows in enjoyable rhythm. He moves seriously but does not look strained. Keywords: Wiraga Wirama Wirasa, Traditional Dance

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