The Stormy Element

The Stormy Element is a sacred group dance originating in The Writ of Prodigies. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Schorl Penguin-Person of Blackberries as the dancers act out the story of the deity Vul. The dancers perform in a double circle, moving to the music's bokem rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position to be mastered. The entire dance has a basic movement called the iddik. There is a series of four steps in a square pattern with a high arm carriage, a strong hand gesture and a grotesque facial expression. The dance is aggressive.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform along an intricate path, moving quickly with the music. This refined section is punctuated by high body level, sprightly raised left arms and sinuous counterclockwise half turns performed in retrograde by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise, moving very quickly with the music. This fluid section is punctuated by rightward bends, with movement mirrored by group members.
• The jonal the fundamental dance position. There should be a refined facial expression with a raised right arm and a spirited leftward bend.

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