The Corymb of Pearl-Millet-Grains

The Corymb of Pearl-millet-grains is a solo performance dance originating in The Alone Bib. The rules of the form are applied by choreographers to produce individual dances which can be performed. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Lilac Custard-Apple. The entire dance has a basic movement called the orramoth. There is a series of two twisting steps in a triangle pattern with a fluid hand gesture. The spirited dance is punctuated by sinuous right leg lifts.

• The dance begins with the first theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly with the music. This crude straight-lined section is punctuated by kicks, left kicks and strong raised arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This flamboyant section is punctuated by large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by twisting counterclockwise half turns and vigorous independent body movement, with large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancer performs very quickly with the music. This vigorous section is punctuated by clockwise quarter turns.

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