The Tomb of Crumbling
The Tomb of Crumbling is a sacred solo dance which grew out of the performances of The Liquid Heartfelt Slanders. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Crumbly Magpies. This dance is a refined artform, with four special positions and three specific moves to be mastered. The sprightly dance is punctuated by spins, straight-lined hand gestures and low body level.
- The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the xukom rhythm. This soft section is punctuated by fluid runs, twisting forward bends and left leg lifts.
- The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancer performs slowly to the dosno rhythm. This section is punctuated by undulating forward bends.
- The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancer performs to the umus rhythm. This sharp-edged section is punctuated by proud facial expressions.
- The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs to the tasnugmutkud rhythm. This vigorous graceful section is punctuated by sinuous footwork.
- 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 intense curved walks.
- The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs quickly with the music. This sensual section is punctuated by flamboyant raised left arms and proud facial expressions.
- The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs slowly to the odsuxu rhythm. This section is flamboyant and undulating.
- The gaxog is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a high raised right arm.
- The ozzok is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a sinuous rightward bend.
- The ragu is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a sensual arm carriage with a vivacious facial expression, a leg lift and a vivacious forward bend.
- The zuxaz is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a proud arm carriage with a vivacious facial expression, a calm left leg lift and a low body level.
- The nadu is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a spirited left kick with an elaborate sway.
- The daxst is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a refined leap.
- The uturo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a refined body level change.
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