RAGAM GERAK DASAR TARI JAWA PUTRI

Summary

In this video, the host demonstrates various basic movements in traditional Javanese dance, specifically the graceful dance of a Javanese princess. The tutorial covers head, body, hand, and foot movements, starting with soft gestures like head nods and progressing to more intricate actions like the eight-shaped head movements and side-to-side head swings. The body movements focus on fluid torso tilts and arm gestures such as ‘merayung’ and ‘kiting.’ Footwork includes techniques like debet (heel-down steps), kicks, and smooth transitions like kengser. Viewers are encouraged to practice these movements at home, with a call to like, comment, share, and subscribe.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introduction to Javanese dance movements, focusing on the basic gestures of the hands, head, body, and feet.
• 😀 First gesture: 'Gerak lembut', a gentle head movement that forms an 'O' shape while nodding.
• 😀 Second gesture: 'Gerak Ulo Mangap', a reverse of the first, where the head forms an 'O' shape but outward instead of inward.
• 😀 Third gesture: 'Gerak Pacak Jonggol', an '8' shaped movement of the head, alternating from left to right.
• 😀 Fourth gesture: 'Gerak Pajak Guru', a quick side-to-side head movement, typically performed with speed.
• 😀 Fifth gesture: 'Gerak Oke Lambung', involves moving the upper body from side to side while keeping the lower body still.
• 😀 Sixth gesture: 'Gerak Boyok Drago', the body leans to the left or right while maintaining balance.
• 😀 Seventh gesture: 'Gerak Mayo', a forward body lean while keeping the upper body strong and steady.
• 😀 Introduction of hand movements: 'Gerak Merayung', where fingers are positioned upwards with the thumbs pointing inward.
• 😀 Explanation of foot movements: 'Gerak Debet', a movement where one foot's heel stays on the ground while the toes tap rhythmically.
• 😀 Final foot gesture: 'Gerak Kengser', involves shifting the feet to move without lifting them from the ground, demonstrating smooth displacement.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The video focuses on teaching the basic movements of *tari jawa putri*, a traditional Javanese dance, by demonstrating head, body, hand, and leg movements.

What is the first head movement demonstrated in the video?

The first head movement demonstrated is called 'Gerak lembut', where the head gently nods to form an 'O' shape.

How is 'Gerak ulo mangap' different from 'Gerak lembut'?

'Gerak ulo mangap' is the opposite of 'Gerak lembut'. In 'Gerak lembut', the head moves inward, while in 'Gerak ulo mangap', the head moves outward, forming the letter 'O'.

What does the 'Gerak pacak jonggol' head movement involve?

'Gerak pacak jonggol' involves the head moving to the left first and then forming the number eight with the chin, resembling an '8' shape.

What is the 'Gerak pajak guru' head movement?

'Gerak pajak guru' consists of the head moving rapidly from side to side, from the right to the left.

What does the 'Gerak Oke lambung' body movement entail?

'Gerak Oke lambung' involves moving the chest area side to side while keeping the torso level, with only the upper body moving while the hips remain still.

What does the 'Gerak mayo' body movement involve?

'Gerak mayo' involves tilting the body forward while keeping the back portion of the body straight, with the upper body leaning forward while the shoulders remain intact.

How are the hand movements described in the video?

Hand movements demonstrated include 'Gerak merayung' (a gentle hand wave), 'Gerak Kiting' (forming an 'O' with the thumb and middle finger), and 'Gerak nyempurit' (creating an 'O' with the thumb and index finger while curling the other fingers).

What is the 'Gerak debet' leg movement?

'Gerak debet' is a leg movement where one foot's heel stays on the ground while the toes strike the floor, creating a rhythmic, gentle stomp.

What is the purpose of this video for viewers?

The video aims to teach viewers the basic movements of Javanese dance, allowing them to practice and apply these techniques at home. It encourages further engagement with the dance form through clear and easy-to-follow instructions.