The Cyclopean Mirth

The Cyclopean Mirth is a solo performance dance originating in The Nation of Meeting. 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 Gloss of Sisters as the dancer acts out any composition of The Glittery Larks. This dance is a refined artform, with two special positions to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by elaborate hand gestures and undulating arm carriage.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the aro rhythm. This section is energetic.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the caquot rhythm. This sinuous lively section is punctuated by counterclockwise eighth turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the leto rhythm. This section is sharp-edged and jerking.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancer performs very quickly to the hoth rhythm. This section is elaborate.
• The loge is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a low left leg lift with a debauched facial expression, an intense arm carriage and a high body level.
• The sumost is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a raised right arm with a leg lift, a sharp-edged rightward bend and a high body level.

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