The Virtuous Satyr
The Virtuous Satyr is a sacred solo dance originating in The Irrefutable Wills. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Affable Lull as the dancer acts out any composition of The Catalyst-Female of Oxbows. The dancers imitate the movement of the yeti. This dance is a refined artform, with four special positions to be mastered. The entire dance has a basic movement called the ezok. There is a series of two steps in a square pattern with a raised right arm and a sprightly sway. The intense twisting dance is punctuated by passionate independent body movement and joyous leaps.
- The dance begins with the passage of the music. The dancer performs slowly with the music. This section is refined.
- The dance enters a new section with the next passage of the music. The dancer performs very slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by vivacious footwork.
- The qapoaq is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a proud rightward bend.
- The akoaz is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a passionate facial expression.
- The kidoi is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a high body level with a debauched hand gesture and an expressive raised right arm.
- The jed is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a sensual facial expression with a flamboyant hand gesture and an expressive forward bend.
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