Javanese dances

Javanese art often displays finesse, and, at the same time, a serene composure which is elevated far above everything mundane.

The serene elegance, slow pace and constrains of its movements gave Javanese dance a meditative traits.

As the result the costumes, jewelry and story, often reflects or based on Hindu epic tales of Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The movement of social dances, such as ronggeng and tayub are more vigorous and often erotic, closely related to Sundanese jaipongan.

Because of the erotic nuances, those who perform this type of dance are sometimes perceived as intentionally being suggestive or even openly advertising sexual favors.