The Ripe Bayberry

The Ripe Bayberry is a participation dance originating in The Reprobate of Blustering. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Offbeat Oat. The dancers perform loosely mingled, moving slowly with the music. The dance is passionate.

• The dance begins with the verse of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path. This fluid section is punctuated by aggressive forward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. This twisting section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. This section is debauched and flamboyant.

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