The Pear of Garlands

The Pear of Garlands is a sacred group dance originating in The Bottomless Geyser. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Plum of Bambara-Groundnuts. The dancers perform in a circle. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by lively independent body movement, lively raised right arms and intense footwork.

• The idara the fundamental dance position. There should be a relaxed backward bend mirrored by group members with a passive raised right arm, an intense left leg lift and a high body level.

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