The Sketch of Spiny-Dogfishes

The Sketch of Spiny-dogfishes is a sacred group dance originating in The Longing Country. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Tablet of Forefingers as the dancers act out the story of the human deity Iwa. The dancers perform in a single line turning counterclockwise. The dance is delicate and undulating.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by sinuous left kicks, high leaps and sprightly counterclockwise half turns, with movement performed in succession by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the passages of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is graceful.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. This section is punctuated by sprightly forward bends.

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