The Nutty Horned-Melon

The Nutty Horned-melon is a sacred group dance originating in The Heart of Dripping. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Offbeat Bananas. The dancers perform loosely mingled, moving to the music's sorot rhythm. The dance is punctuated by joyous clockwise eighth turns.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise. This elaborate section is punctuated by backward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This refined section is punctuated by subtle kicks, with movement mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise. This section is punctuated by debauched runs, powerful curved walks and sluggish rightward bends performed in retrograde by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This debauched section is punctuated by lively straight walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path, moving very slowly with the music. This sharp-edged spirited section is punctuated by vivacious facial expressions and strong spins.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This expressive proud section is punctuated by raised arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. This flamboyant section is punctuated by proud footwork and spins.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise, moving slowly with the music. This flamboyant section is punctuated by straight walks, refined forward bends and leg lifts.

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