The Spathe of Mangos

The Spathe of Mangos is a solo performance dance originating in The President of Sanctifying. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Walnut of Choirs. This dance is a refined artform, with two special positions and one specific move to be mastered. The entire dance has a basic movement called the ag. There is a series of two steps in a figure-eight pattern. The calm dance is punctuated by spins, with large moves.

• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This weightless section is punctuated by high body level and high leftward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancer performs faster and faster with the music. This section is punctuated by curved walks, elaborate footwork and counterclockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly with the music. This elaborate section is punctuated by strong arm carriage, refined left leg lifts and graceful independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancer performs faster and faster with the music. This section is punctuated by body level changes.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by high raised arms, refined body level changes and leftward bends.
• The ok is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a low body level with a relaxed facial expression.
• The ikek is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a proud hand gesture with a sluggish arm carriage.
• The qapo the fundamental dance move. There is a refined facial expression with independent body movement and a high body level.

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