The Massive Bud

The Massive Bud is a sacred solo dance originating in The Mahogany Mine. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Silver of Control as the dancer acts out the story of the yak deity Lenod. The dancers imitate the movement of the yak.

• The dance begins with the verse of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by leftward bends and spins, with aborted moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the enir rhythm. This twisting energetic section is punctuated by large sway and raised right arms.

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