The Blooming Durians

The Blooming Durians is a war dance originating in The Totem of Raising. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Blooming Citron. The dancers perform in several lines turning counterclockwise, moving to the music's otep rhythm. The lively dance is punctuated by large moves.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by clockwise half turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This straight-lined debauched section is punctuated by low body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by crude clockwise quarter turns and joyous spins.

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