The Graniferous Hopper

The Graniferous Hopper is a social group dance originating in The Harp-Seal of Shying. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Orange of Winter-Melons. The dancers perform in a circle. This dance is a refined artform, with three special positions to be mastered. The sprightly sharp-edged passionate dance is punctuated by clockwise quarter turns, runs and leaps, with movement performed in retrograde by group members.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This strong section is punctuated by kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is intense.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This intense section is punctuated by high body level and proud raised arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by spins and joyous footwork.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This vigorous powerful section is punctuated by body level changes and independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement, vigorous straight walks and vivacious sway.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This spirited section is punctuated by leftward bends, large raised arms and independent body movement.
• The afene is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a straight-lined leg lift with an energetic hand gesture.
• The ominede is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a raised right arm.
• The irera is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a straight-lined arm carriage with an intense forward bend.

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