The Graniferous Bitter-Oranges

The Graniferous Bitter-oranges is a social partner dance originating in The Unheeded Courageous Plump-Helmet-Fungi. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Tulip of Peduncles. The dancers perform in a circle, moving to the music's wori rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pushing together briefly. The entire dance has a basic movement called the pararadele. There is a series of four relaxed steps in an intricate pattern with a raised left arm from the follower, a relaxed hand gesture and a sinuous forward bend. The fluid dance is punctuated by the elaborate spins of the lead and high body level.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This undulating section is punctuated by the relaxed arm carriage of the follower and sensual facial expressions.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This energetic section is punctuated by sensual independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This graceful aggressive section is punctuated by high leaps.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This powerful section is punctuated by counterclockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This sinuous section is punctuated by partially realized moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This spirited section is punctuated by intense leaps.

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