The Saguaro-Fruit of Oats

The Saguaro-fruit of Oats is a performance partner dance for a single pair originating in The Confederacy of Dowels. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Periwinkle of Winter-Melons. The dancers perform in several lines, moving to the music's imesathi rhythm. There are partner changes throughout the dance with the lead turning out clockwise. The dance is weightless and soft.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent constantly through visual cues. This section is punctuated by understated clockwise quarter turns, calm backward bends and rightward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the passages of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pulling away. This section is punctuated by low body level and body level changes.

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