The Sprig of Bananas

The Sprig of Bananas is a group performance dance originating in The Charismatic Group. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Musical Saguaro-Fruit. The dancers perform in a single line, moving to the music's ciki rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with one specific move to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by refined kicks shadowed by group members, subtle footwork and spins.

• The dance begins with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform along an intricate path, moving slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement and left kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by refined raised arms and refined sway.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by runs and left leg lifts mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by debauched left kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancers perform with the music. This straight-lined section is punctuated by leaps.
• The ukboko the fundamental dance move. There is a calm spin.

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