Java
D.K.I. Jakarta


Tari Sembah:
A dance to greet the guests

Tari Topeng:
This is also a dance to greet the guests, mostly for guests of honour.





West Java



Tari Merak:
It means a 'Peacock Dance.' It is suitably named, because the dance portrays the life of peacocks. The dancers are elaborately dressed with headpiece and colourful long scarf.

Tari Jaipong:
This is the infamous social dance in West Java

Tari Topeng Kuncaran:
This is a special dance which tells a story of a King who had vengeance for his unrequited love




Central Java

Tari Srimpi:
A special 'Kraton' (palace) dance which is elegant and beautiful.



Tari Kendalen:
It is a warrior dance






D.I.Y. Yogyakarta
Tari Merak:
Peacock Dance. This dance is very similar to the Western Java's dance.



Beksan Lawung Ageng:
This dance was created by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I (the King) to motivate his soldiers. It is performed by 16 people.




East Java




Tari Remong:
Its origin is Surabaya, the capital city of East Java. Besides performed to greet guests, this dance also symbolizes brevity.

Reog Ponorogo:
A traditional dance which is filled with brevity and masculinity. It is usually performed on Independence Day, August 17th.




From:http://library.thinkquest.org/26300/dance.html