The Durian Custard-Apple of Rhythm
The Durian-Custard-apple of Rhythm is a group performance dance originating in The Equality of Foreknowledges. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Cashews of Blossoming as the dancers act out The Pensive Metallurgy. The dancers perform in several lines, moving to the music's ked rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with six specific moves to be mastered. The calm dance is punctuated by counterclockwise eighth turns.
- The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This soft section is punctuated by relaxed facial expressions and sinuous backward bends.
- The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise, moving slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by fluid raised right arms.
- The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise, moving quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by sinuous raised right arms, curved walks and independent body movement.
- The dok is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sinuous counterclockwise eighth quarter turn with a leap.
- The pofid is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sluggish spin with a proud hand gesture and a low right leg lift.
- The itoq is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap with sinuous independent body movement.
- The oq is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a fluid raised left arm with a spin.
- The ako is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a refined curved walk.
- The iqoq is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap with a passive clockwise eighth turn.
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