Wiraga Wirama Wirasa Dalam Tari Tradisi Gaya Surakarta

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.