The Cherry of Dates

The Cherry of Dates is a social partner dance for a single pair originating in The Cobaltite of Redoubles. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Pepper-Plant of Rhythms. The dancers perform in a double circle. The dance is punctuated by undulating rightward bends and the lively raised right arms of the follower.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent briefly through spoken cues. This passive delicate sprightly section is punctuated by soft straight walks, the low body level of the follower and the weightless arm carriage of the follower.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent through spoken cues. This section is punctuated by understated facial expressions and low body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pulling away briefly. This section is punctuated by sluggish spins, the aggressive forward bends of the follower and high body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the next bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent through spoken cues. This section is straight-lined, powerful and proud.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent constantly through visual cues. This section is sluggish.

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