The traditional West Java jaipong dance was the first to taste the whip of the controversial anti-porn law passed in December after officials recently criticised it as being too erotic and had seedy origins.

West Java governor Ahmad Heryawan reportedly told the dancers to lessen their provocative moves and not let their underarms show, raising the ire of hundreds of dance groups.

In support, Islamic-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Tifatul Sembiring said the dance had a shady past, further fanning the flames.

In this photo gallery, dancers perform "Jaipongan" during a festival in Bandung on Feb 22.

Photos: AFP

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