The Wooded Smoke

The Wooded Smoke is a sacred solo dance originating in The Reprobate of Blustering. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Submerged Melanite as the dancer acts out any composition of The Covert Forest. This dance is a refined artform, with three special positions and nine specific moves to be mastered. The dance is refined.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the assna rhythm. This section is punctuated by spins, raised arms and sprightly independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the passage of the music. The dancer performs quickly with the music. This elaborate section is punctuated by raised arms.
• The alazgo is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a twisting hand gesture.
• The zesnunsura is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a vigorous raised arm.
• The buzsp is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a low body level.
• The dubtastot is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a raised right arm.
• The ekuragsm is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a proud spin with sluggish footwork, a vivacious hand gesture and an undulating body level change.
• The osmlospo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a flamboyant spin with a vivacious facial expression, a straight-lined hand gesture and subtle footwork.
• The uranstrostru is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a joyous leftward bend.
• The atosmosm is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a curved walk with a joyous facial expression and a high body level.
• The nesu is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is vigorous footwork with independent body movement, a high arm carriage and a spirited counterclockwise eighth half turn.
• The tasnugmutkud is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a passionate leap with a sensual facial expression, an intense kick and a partially realized hand gesture.
• The nexo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a weightless leap.
• The snosmraz is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a vivacious spin with expressive footwork.

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