The Nutty Spelt-Grain

The Nutty Spelt-grain is a sacred group dance originating in The Mother of Exfoliating. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Peduncular Tone. The dancers perform in a single line, moving to the music's siv rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with five specific moves to be mastered. The energetic dance is punctuated by curved walks shadowed by group members and leaps shadowed by group members.

• The dance begins with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement performed in retrograde by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. This sinuous powerful section is punctuated by sprightly raised left arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is vigorous.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This section is undulating and passionate.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This undulating section is punctuated by low body level.
• The ukboko is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a kick with a high leap and a proud spin.
• The onth is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a body level change with passionate independent body movement.
• The rujithrumo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sprightly backward bend.
• The quemtacir is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a low backward bend. Then there is an intense clockwise eighth half turn with loudly percussive footwork, a vigorous hand gesture and a strong raised left arm. Finally, there is a sinuous body level change.
• The nacaw is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a counterclockwise eighth quarter turn with a body level change, a refined hand gesture and a raised left arm. Then there is a straight walk with independent body movement. Finally, there is a body level change with independent body movement and a straight walk.

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