The Last Maggots

The Last Maggots is a sacred solo dance originating in The Impenitence of Jabbers. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Crumbly Magpies as the dancer acts out the story of the goblin deity Nadke the Lifeless Predecease. The dance is strong.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the xukom rhythm. This section is punctuated by aggressive facial expressions, repeated left kicks and curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancer performs slowly to the dosno rhythm. This vigorous expressive section is punctuated by elaborate hand gestures, intense arm carriage and intense counterclockwise half turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancer performs to the umus rhythm. This section is punctuated by low body level and leaps, with large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs to the tasnugmutkud rhythm. This sluggish section is punctuated by sprightly independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the luz rhythm. There is a basic movement called the lostom. There is a series of two sensual steps in a circular pattern. This straight-lined powerful section is punctuated by runs.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by clockwise half turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs slowly to the odsuxu rhythm. This section is sluggish.

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