The Fruitless Olives

The Fruitless Olives is a war dance originating in The Heart of Dripping. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Pistillate Bayberry. The dancers perform in a double circle, moving to the music's pumdom rhythm. The entire dance has a basic movement called the ibbekur. There is a series of six steps in a square pattern. The dance is punctuated by straight walks.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This aggressive section is punctuated by expressive forward bends, runs and spirited facial expressions.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This lively section is punctuated by jerking independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by proud raised right arms, sprightly forward bends and twisting curved walks.

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