The Flax-Leaf of Elbows

The Flax-leaf of Elbows is a sacred solo dance originating in The Focal Systems. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Ocular Spawn. The dancer performs along a counterclockwise circle. This dance is a refined artform, with ten specific moves to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by straight walks and raised arms.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the jonal rhythm. This section is punctuated by understated left leg lifts and sprightly clockwise half turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the ciloc rhythm. This straight-lined section is punctuated by relaxed clockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by soft sway and subtle rightward bends.
• The xathod is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a strong right kick with a high body level, a proud hand gesture and a refined arm carriage.
• The hath is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap with a counterclockwise eighth turn, fluid movement along the line of dance and a subtle hand gesture.
• The th is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a clockwise eighth turn with an elaborate sway, movement along the line of dance and a graceful arm carriage.
• The warothistrel is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a counterclockwise eighth turn with a subtle hand gesture, a relaxed raised left arm and a joyous leg lift.
• The sisersem is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a run.
• The xaka is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a curved walk with a rightward bend and an understated body level change.
• The uc is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a spin with a raised right arm and a flamboyant hand gesture.
• The fekgotahbas is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a calm counterclockwise eighth quarter turn.
• The ukboko is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a serene rightward bend with a run.
• The onth is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a run with independent body movement.

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