The Jammy Olive

The Jammy Olive is a performance partner dance originating in The Writ of Prodigies. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Cherry of Wines. The dancers perform loosely mingled. The twisting sluggish dance is punctuated by the subtle independent body movement of the follower and the backward bends of the lead.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path, moving quickly to the iquin rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent through touch. This weightless section is punctuated by loudly percussive straight walks and the spins of the lead, with large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise, moving very slowly to the emsor rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent briefly through a light touch. This section is punctuated by softly percussive curved walks and low leaps.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform very slowly to the kungujith rhythm. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent constantly through visual cues. This section is powerful and proud.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise, moving quickly to the ehim rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pushing together briefly. This section is punctuated by raised right arms and high body level.

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