The Vermilion Dance
The Vermilion Dance is a solo performance dance which grew out of the performances of The Symmetric Jokes. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Lyrical Pantomime. The dancer performs slowly with the music. This dance is a refined artform, with three special positions to be mastered. The aggressive dance is punctuated by spirited raised arms, debauched forward bends and high raised right arms.
- The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancer performs along a counterclockwise circle. This section is punctuated by leaps, elaborate arm carriage and elaborate rightward bends.
- The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. This section is punctuated by vivacious spins, refined hand gestures and vigorous clockwise quarter turns.
- The nithros is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a high body level with a vigorous backward bend and an intense right leg lift.
- The ilpi is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a raised left arm with a high body level.
- The use is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a twisting rightward bend with a high body level.
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