Javanese dance comprises the dances and art forms created and influenced by Javanese culture. Javanese dance is usually associated with courtly; refined and sophisticated culture of the Javanese kratons; such as the Bedhaya and Srimpi dance. However; in a wider sense; Javanese dance also includes the dances of Javanese commoners and villagers such as Ronggeng; Tayub; Reog; and Kuda Lumping.

Javanese dance is usually associated with Wayang wong; and the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta due to the nature of dance being a pusaka or sacred heirloom from ancestors of the palace rulers. These expressive dances are more than just dances; they are also used for moral education; emotional expression; and spreading of the Javanese culture.