The Pistillate Fisher-Berry of Oats

The Pistillate Fisher-berry of Oats is a sacred solo dance originating in The Insignia of Socks. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Barley-Grain of Guavas. The dance is punctuated by sensual leaps, jerking hand gestures and flamboyant spins.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the warosp rhythm. There is a basic movement called the xaka. There is a series of four passionate steps in a figure-eight pattern with a twisting sway. This section is punctuated by energetic footwork.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancer performs faster and faster to the siv rhythm. There is a basic movement called the uc. There is a series of four sinuous steps in a figure-eight pattern. This crude section is punctuated by proud footwork and aborted leg lifts.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancer performs slower and slower to the hath rhythm. This section is punctuated by aggressive footwork and sluggish independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the pumdom rhythm. This section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancer performs quickly to the sorot rhythm. There is a basic movement called the fekgotahbas. There is a series of six steps in a circular pattern with a vivacious facial expression. This section is punctuated by expressive counterclockwise eighth turns.

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