The Slade of Storms

The Slade of Storms is a sacred solo dance originating in The Coati of Shedding. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Kenaf Maples as the dancer acts out the story of the deity Ebimipo. This dance is a refined artform, with five special positions and twelve specific moves to be mastered. The elaborate dance is punctuated by low body level and grotesque spins, with partially realized moves.

• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This relaxed section is punctuated by graceful leaps.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by calm arm carriage.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This section is serene and refined.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs slowly with the music. This section is calm and delicate.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. This section is debauched.
• The dance enters a new section with the next bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs very slowly with the music. This relaxed section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs faster and faster with the music. This sprightly section is punctuated by forward bends.
• The zocoliri is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a left leg lift.
• The dara is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a grotesque hand gesture.
• The linarini is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a twisting left leg lift with a debauched arm carriage and a low body level.
• The seri is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a refined right leg lift with a sensual facial expression.
• The izoceyili is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a grotesque raised left arm with a low body level, a straight-lined leg lift and a sensual facial expression.
• The wathememice is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a raised arm.
• The nilanopi is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leg lift with a spin, independent body movement and a weightless leap.
• The fadi is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a left leg lift with independent body movement and a fluid leap.
• The setheni is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a low body level with a relaxed forward bend and a sinuous counterclockwise eighth quarter turn.
• The kirifa is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a backward bend with a grotesque facial expression, a sensual kick and a passive arm carriage.
• The tecaquarini is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a spin.
• The buro is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a body level change with a sprightly arm carriage.
• The ovado is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a sinuous left kick with a passive raised right arm. Then there is a sprightly body level change with a debauched facial expression. Then there is a high leap with a raised arm. Finally, there is a left leg lift with a fluid spin, independent body movement and a sensual facial expression.
• The uyifa is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a passive counterclockwise eighth quarter turn with a sinuous right leg lift.
• The ecafano is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a kick.
• The norire is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a graceful rightward bend.
• The beno is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a low spin.

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