The Vinous Cucumber

The Vinous Cucumber is a social group dance originating in The Clocks of Disloyalty. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Flowery Spelt-Grain. The dancers perform in a single line, moving to the music's ujel rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position and three specific moves to be mastered.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This refined section is punctuated by subtle raised right arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the passages of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This debauched section is punctuated by powerful body level changes, with movement performed in succession by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by passionate independent body movement, proud curved walks and elaborate body level changes, with movement performed in succession by group members.
• The wut the fundamental dance position. There should be a sharp-edged arm carriage with an understated leg lift and a low body level.
• The iddik is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a low spin with refined footwork and crude independent body movement.
• The jonal is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is an elaborate left leg lift with a delicate hand gesture.
• The emsa is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a lively raised left arm. Then there is a body level change with a proud straight walk mirrored by group members and an elaborate hand gesture shadowed by group members.

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