The Lilac Persimmon

The Lilac Persimmon 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 dance is jerking and sharp-edged.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This passionate powerful section is punctuated by low body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. This vivacious section is punctuated by runs and independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This flamboyant section is punctuated by low arm carriage.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This powerful grotesque section is punctuated by passionate independent body movement and low body level.
• The dance enters a new section with the next bridge-passage of the music. This section is grotesque.

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