The Nutty Lentil

The Nutty Lentil is a performance partner dance originating in The Worth Jobsheet. The rules of the form are applied by choreographers to produce individual dances which can be performed. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Nectarous Pecan. The dancers perform in a single line. This dance is a refined artform, with five special positions and two specific moves to be mastered. The undulating dance is punctuated by expressive backward bends and relaxed right kicks.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform to the zulal rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pulling away. This section is punctuated by sluggish arm carriage.
• The dance enters a new section with the passage of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the vazast rhythm. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent constantly through visual cues. This section is punctuated by relaxed leftward bends, strong straight walks and expressive body level changes.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pushing together constantly.
• The aros is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a passionate facial expression with a relaxed left leg lift and a low body level.
• The zolibosh is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a twisting forward bend with a raised left arm.
• The ngogdok is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a vigorous leg lift from the lead with a joyous facial expression and a high body level.
• The agosh is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a fluid backward bend with a powerful left leg lift from the lead and a high body level.
• The bash is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a sinuous raised right arm from the follower.
• The ngleth is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is an intense raised arm.
• The fekut is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a vigorous body level change with a high left kick, a calm spin and an understated facial expression from the follower.

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