The Reticent Plays

The Reticent Plays is a sacred solo dance originating in The Amusing Nations. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Sweet Butterfly. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position and three specific moves to be mastered. The dance is elaborate and passionate.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. This vigorous section is punctuated by fluid footwork, spins and raised right arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. This section is refined.
• The sumost the fundamental dance position. There should be a proud leg lift with a rightward bend, an intense hand gesture and a low body level.
• The thina is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a grotesque run.
• The quispep is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a proud spin with an aggressive raised arm.
• The nepe is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is an energetic repeated right kick with a raised arm, independent body movement and an intense body level change. Then there is a grotesque body level change with a backward bend.

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