Jurit Ampil Kridha Warastra

Jurit Ampil Kridha Warastra (Javanese: ꦧꦼꦏ꧀ꦱꦤ꧀ꦗꦸꦫꦶꦠ꧀ꦲꦩ꧀ꦥꦶꦭ꧀ꦏꦿꦶꦣꦮꦫꦱ꧀ꦠꦿ, romanized: Beksan Jurit Ampil Kridha Warastra) is a classical dance originating from Salatiga, Central Java Province, Indonesia. This dance depicts the female troops of garwa ampil (concubines) of Mangkunegara I, also known as Raden Mas Said (Pangeran Samber Nyawa), in the context of the Salatiga Treaty. It is classified as a free-style dance, meaning it can be performed in groups, pairs, or solo. The classical elements of the dance are reflected in its movements, accompanying music, costumes, and makeup. However, these traditional aspects have been blended with modern elements to adapt to contemporary trends.