The Caper-Fruit of Dance

The Caper-fruit of Dance is a war dance originating in The Sightless Procedure. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Birdseed of Coffee-Cherries. The dancers perform loosely mingled, moving to the music's akoi rhythm. The dance is punctuated by proud hand gestures, serene arm carriage and sinuous leaps, with large moves.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by sensual facial expressions and curved walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by spins and strong counterclockwise half turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This relaxed section is punctuated by sprightly footwork and clockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. This section is sensual.

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