The Rosy Fonio-Grain

The Rosy Fonio-grain is a solo performance dance originating in The Aware Rapacity. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Spelt-Grain of Macadamia-Nuts. This dance is a refined artform, with four special positions and one specific move to be mastered. The dance is sharp-edged.

• The dance begins with the verse of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This proud section is punctuated by flamboyant spins and raised arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This section is intense.
• The adxesospakog is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a low backward bend with a low body level and a proud arm carriage.
• The nelo is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a grotesque facial expression with a delicate arm carriage, a lively leg lift and a low body level.
• The kungkadu is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a rightward bend with a low body level.
• The kusmatastspa is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a joyous facial expression with a straight-lined hand gesture, a high body level and a right leg lift.
• The angermo the fundamental dance move. There is a lively raised left arm with an aggressive spin and a sway.

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