The Smile of Songs

The Smile of Songs is a solo performance dance originating in The Maligned Devil. The rules of the form are applied by choreographers to produce individual dances which can be performed. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Russet Silkiness. The dancer performs along an intricate path. This dance is a refined artform, with three special positions to be mastered. The dance is aggressive and crude.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. This sharp-edged section is punctuated by energetic footwork.
• The dance enters a new section with the passages of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower with the music. This section is proud.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancer performs very slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by intense right kicks and high spins.
• The roz is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a raised left arm with a powerful leg lift, a backward bend and a proud facial expression.
• The uxzo is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a joyous raised left arm with a low body level, an undulating hand gesture and a rightward bend.
• The ostad is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a left leg lift with a rightward bend, an undulating hand gesture and a low body level.

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