The Ripe Squash

The Ripe Squash is a group celebration dance originating in The Inclusion of Bans. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Compositional Flower. The dancers perform in a circle.

• The dance begins with the passage of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise, moving quickly with the music. This energetic section is punctuated by spins, with large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by sluggish counterclockwise eighth turns, intense body level changes and proud curved walks.

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