The Quiescence of Style

The Quiescence of Style is a sacred solo dance originating in The Bright Lies. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Umber Luxuries. The dancer performs quickly to the music's urdu rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with five specific moves to be mastered. The entire dance has a basic movement called the zudol. There is a series of six elaborate steps in an intricate pattern with a raised right arm and a sprightly counterclockwise eighth quarter turn. The weightless straight-lined dance is punctuated by elaborate arm carriage.

• The dance begins with the passages of the music. This section is punctuated by elaborate independent body movement and high body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. This section is punctuated by sprightly raised left arms.
• The zaxo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a body level change with independent body movement.
• The ospo is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a clockwise eighth quarter turn.
• The strog is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a grotesque raised left arm.
• The osmze is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is proud footwork.
• The ulu is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is powerful footwork with a debauched arm carriage, a rightward bend and a counterclockwise eighth turn.

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