The Naturalistic Hair-Grass

The Naturalistic Hair-grass is a sacred group dance originating in The Obsidian of Apples. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Backbone of Plumes as the dancers act out The Crumbly Slaughterhouse. The dancers perform in a single line, moving slower and slower with the music. This dance is a refined artform, with four special positions to be mastered. The understated dance is punctuated by partially realized moves.

• The dance begins with the passage of the music. The dancers perform to the viceva rhythm. This section is twisting.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passage of the music. The dancers perform to the seyawi rhythm. This section is punctuated by refined hand gestures and leg lifts.
• The fewiyo is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a graceful hand gesture with a sensual forward bend.
• The equatino is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a raised left arm.
• The idara is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a delicate arm carriage.
• The afene is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a relaxed right leg lift.

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