The Jammy Apple

The Jammy Apple is a sacred group dance originating in The Freeman of Supplying. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The String-Bean of Humming. The dancers perform in a double circle. This dance is a refined artform, with fifteen specific moves to be mastered. The dance is vigorous and debauched.

• The dance begins with the chorus of the music. This proud section is punctuated by counterclockwise quarter turns and curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This sinuous section is punctuated by spirited independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform with the music. This section is lively, fluid and strong.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This straight-lined section is punctuated by leaps and proud counterclockwise eighth turns shadowed by group members.
• The quemtacir is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a spirited leg lift with a sinuous leap, a counterclockwise eighth turn and independent body movement. Then there is a twisting counterclockwise eighth quarter turn with an intense hand gesture and a low arm carriage.
• The nacaw is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a strong raised right arm with a fluid counterclockwise eighth half turn, a high body level and independent body movement.
• The wemoge is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a joyous body level change with a large raised right arm.
• The buda is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a raised left arm.
• The ejel is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap with a vivacious facial expression, lively independent body movement and a spin.
• The rethal is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sinuous leg lift with a raised right arm.
• The epfurdam is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a passionate leg lift with a sway and an aggressive facial expression. Then there is a right leg lift with passionate independent body movement.
• The smedrath is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is an elaborate body level change with a forward bend and a lively counterclockwise eighth turn.
• The obacst is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a rightward bend with elaborate independent body movement shadowed by group members.
• The merdo is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a vivacious forward bend with a clockwise eighth quarter turn, a body level change and a vivacious raised right arm. Then there is a twisting raised right arm.
• The aron is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a kick. Then there is a high backward bend. Finally, there is a powerful raised right arm with a fluid spin.
• The namsoprab is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a body level change with a spin, a strong raised left arm and a sinuous hand gesture.
• The sharik is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a body level change performed in retrograde by group members with a left kick.
• The eduthade is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap.
• The ivik is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a fluid spin with a high body level.

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