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=Sarhhtha=
Performed by trained [[race association is::S'Kra Mur]], this style of dancing is often defined as ritualistic. It is deeply ingrained into the race's culture. <br />
Performed by trained [[race association is::S'Kra Mur]], this style of dancing is often defined as ritualistic. It is deeply ingrained into the race's culture. <br />
It is not uncommon for sons or daughters of the [[S'Kra_Mur_Houses|greater houses]] in [[Muspar'i]] to be trained in sarhhtha, even if they do not become dancers.<br>



==Gamant'hhshhtha==
==Gamant'hhshhtha==
The First House of Dance. <br />
;The First House of Dance. <br />
Little is known about where the House is; however, it is custom for the Dancers of this House to entertain at important social events such as weddings.
Little is known about where the House is; however, it is custom for the Dancers of this House to entertain at important social events such as weddings.
:[[Wedding of Rothnar ner'hhs'Tladin and Shhneri aar'Lanth, The (book)|The Wedding of Rothnar and Shhneri (book)]]
:Reference [[Wedding of Rothnar ner'hhs'Tladin and Shhneri aar'Lanth, The (book)|The Wedding of Rothnar and Shhneri (book)]]


==Dancer's Attire==
==Dancer's Attire==
Similar in style to Middle Eastern dances, Sarhhtha features [[Item:Long blood-red scarf sewn with the sinuous image of a dragon|scarves]], [[Item:Long blood-red sash sewn with the sinuous image of a dragon|sashes]], and shorter style [[Item:Flowing slate silk gamantang draped with sparkling silver-gilt chains|gamantangs]] designed for dancing. <br />
Similar in style to Middle Eastern dancing, Sarhhtha features scarves, sashes, short-style gamantangs and sometimes veils.


*Short gamantangs with heavier decor than normal
:[[Item:Flowing slate silk gamantang draped with sparkling silver-gilt chains|Moves that incorporate the gamantangs]]
:Sold by [[Pi'botuk_Pel'arsharra|Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra]]

*Long sashes for male dancers
:[[Item:Long blood-red sash sewn with the sinuous image of a dragon|Movements with sashes]]
:Sold by [[Pi'botuk_Pel'arsharra|Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra]]

*Long scarves for female dancers
:[[Item:Long blood-red scarf sewn with the sinuous image of a dragon|Movements with scarves]]
:Sold by [[Pi'botuk_Pel'arsharra|Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra]]

*Dancing veils may be utilized
:[[Item:Alluring_ruby_red_silk_dance_veil|Veil movements]]
:Sold by [[Trader_Guild,_Ratha_Shop|Rathan Trader's Guild Shop]] and other locations

==Dancer's Props==
*Slim sabres or scimitars
:Blade dancing is often a focus of male dancers but may also be performed by female dancers. This style of dancing is seen as an extension of being a master warrior and generally in the arsenal of any classically trained S'Kra Mur Bard.
:No specifically verbed dancing swords are sold by anyone.

*Zills
:These finger cymbals are often used to give an extra tempo to a dance in progress, or to accentuate certain movements
:Sold by the [[Tall_Human_Peddler|Peddler in Riverhaven]]
Note: Must be below 20th Circle to purchase zills from the peddler.

==Dance Movements==
Sarhhtha is stylized by dramatic and sharp movements that are paired with poise, grace, and precision with an aesthetic flow.


==Movements==
Sarhhtha is stylized by dramatic and sharp movements that are paired with poise, grace, precision with an aesthetic flow.
Examples of commonly used movements:
Examples of commonly used movements:
:Twirling, spinning, and circle patterns often used with scarves and sashes.
:Twirling, spinning, and circle patterns often used with scarves and sashes.
:Sinuous body movements that utilize amazing control over the body and often include arcing circular movements.
:Sinuous and arcing circular body movements.
:Sharp gestures with the body that require lower body strength, but give the illusion of being performed with great ease.
:Sharp, sudden gestures with the body that utilize lower body strength, and often give the illusion of being performed with great ease.
:Staccato stomping and clapping to create aesthetically pleasing waves across the flowing fabric of the short gamantangs used.
:Staccato stomping or clapping that create aesthetically pleasing waves across the flowing fabric of the short gamantangs used.



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Latest revision as of 11:49, 17 April 2012


Performed by trained S'Kra Mur, this style of dancing is often defined as ritualistic. It is deeply ingrained into the race's culture.
It is not uncommon for sons or daughters of the greater houses in Muspar'i to be trained in sarhhtha, even if they do not become dancers.


Gamant'hhshhtha

The First House of Dance.

Little is known about where the House is; however, it is custom for the Dancers of this House to entertain at important social events such as weddings.

Reference The Wedding of Rothnar and Shhneri (book)

Dancer's Attire

Similar in style to Middle Eastern dancing, Sarhhtha features scarves, sashes, short-style gamantangs and sometimes veils.

  • Short gamantangs with heavier decor than normal
Moves that incorporate the gamantangs
Sold by Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra
  • Long sashes for male dancers
Movements with sashes
Sold by Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra
  • Long scarves for female dancers
Movements with scarves
Sold by Pi'botuk Pel'arsharra
  • Dancing veils may be utilized
Veil movements
Sold by Rathan Trader's Guild Shop and other locations

Dancer's Props

  • Slim sabres or scimitars
Blade dancing is often a focus of male dancers but may also be performed by female dancers. This style of dancing is seen as an extension of being a master warrior and generally in the arsenal of any classically trained S'Kra Mur Bard.
No specifically verbed dancing swords are sold by anyone.
  • Zills
These finger cymbals are often used to give an extra tempo to a dance in progress, or to accentuate certain movements
Sold by the Peddler in Riverhaven

Note: Must be below 20th Circle to purchase zills from the peddler.

Dance Movements

Sarhhtha is stylized by dramatic and sharp movements that are paired with poise, grace, and precision with an aesthetic flow.

Examples of commonly used movements:

Twirling, spinning, and circle patterns often used with scarves and sashes.
Sinuous and arcing circular body movements.
Sharp, sudden gestures with the body that utilize lower body strength, and often give the illusion of being performed with great ease.
Staccato stomping or clapping that create aesthetically pleasing waves across the flowing fabric of the short gamantangs used.