The Pistillate Desert-Lime

The Pistillate Desert-lime is a war dance originating in The Staggering Table. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Compositional Macadamia-Nuts. The dancers perform in a single line. The calm dance is punctuated by straight walks and spins.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by powerful arm carriage.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This powerful straight-lined section is punctuated by clockwise quarter turns and independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. This section is strong and proud.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is twisting.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. This section is punctuated by twisting forward bends and high body level.

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