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Meta on the Dancefloor

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This puzzle is a metapuzzle. It uses answers from some of the daily "feeder" puzzles. It's up to you to determine when you have enough information to solve them.

Story (Does not contain puzzle content)

You hear a thumping bass first. Then, the fast and energetic instrumentals. Multicolored lights come into view, spilling from the open door as you approach the warehouse. Inside, you find a full-fledged penguin disco occupying the cavernous roomβ€”a rolling mass of penguins twisting and jumping to the dynamic music.

Suddenly, the music stops, and the room goes dark. Before you can react, two spotlights thunk on. One is directly on you, momentarily blinding you. Your eyes adjust to find the other illuminating a tall, elegant penguin. The Dancer beckons before striking a dramatic pose, waiting for you to join in.


Spoiler warning: The following story content is revealed after solving this puzzle and includes the answer to the puzzle.

You TURN THE HEEL, matching the Dancer's flashy moves. The lights shift back to their kaleidoscopic flurry, and the original music surges to life as the other penguins rejoin you on the dancefloor, bopping and hopping to the beat. You've gained a new appreciation for the penguins' cultural tastes.

Hints

Keywords Hint
getting started
This meta takes place on the dance floor! You'll need to find the songs the penguins are listening to. As suggested by the flavor text, free spaces matter.
getting started (strong hint)
The flavor text tells you how to order the songs on the dance floor.
extraction
Since we're in Antarctica, the dance floor is covered in ice. Don't forget that the free spaces have been taken up by penguins standing in the way!

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