Abstract

The dynamics of the development of Jaipongan dance in West Java have undergone several metamorphosis processes and the evolution of presentation forms as a manifestation of wise reflection on the openness of external cultural influences on the development of jaipongan dance to date. The jaipongan dance is an important part of the process of cultural inheritance in West Java, which has worldwide existence. The findings show that the form of presenting the jaipongan dance has now undergone many changes from its form and function in society. This change is a manifestation of the wise attitude of the jaipongan dance creators in seeing the potential for socio-cultural change that must be positively addressed in the jaipongan dance works they create. The color of the jaipongan dance presentation has changed, but local values are still strong.