The Peduncular Banana

The Peduncular Banana is a social partner dance for a single pair 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 turning clockwise. This dance is a refined artform, with one specific move to be mastered. The dance is fluid.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the iquin rhythm. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pushing together briefly. This section is punctuated by undulating clockwise half turns and the spirited independent body movement of the follower.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform very slowly to the emsor rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pushing together briefly. This section is twisting.
• 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 dance closely, communicating intent by pulling away constantly. This soft delicate section is punctuated by curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the ehim rhythm. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent briefly through spoken cues. This twisting section is punctuated by raised left arms.
• The wut the fundamental dance move. First, there is a large backward bend with a lively leg lift, a proud spin and a delicate raised arm. Then there is movement along the line of dance with a vivacious facial expression.

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