The Pyre of Hagfishes

The Pyre of Hagfishes 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 sluggish and refined.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the xukom rhythm. This sprightly fluid section is punctuated by kicks, soft hand gestures and runs.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancer performs to the umus rhythm. This straight-lined section is punctuated by curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs to the tasnugmutkud rhythm. This section is punctuated by curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the luz rhythm. This section is punctuated by leftward bends and kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs slowly to the odsuxu rhythm. This section is punctuated by fluid curved walks and elaborate spins.

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