The Pistillate Lychee

The Pistillate Lychee is a performance partner dance originating in The Worth Jobsheet. The rules of the form are applied by choreographers to produce individual dances which can be performed. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Guava of Chanting. The dancers perform in a single line, moving slowly with the music. This dance is a refined artform, with four specific moves to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by the spirited footwork of the follower and soft leaps.

• The dance begins with the passages of the music. The dancers perform to the sek rhythm. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pulling away briefly. This section is energetic.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancers perform to the mer rhythm. The partners dance closely, communicating intent by pulling away briefly. This fluid section is punctuated by leg lifts.
• The gubolil is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a graceful leap with a fluid raised arm and a subtle spin.
• The tethan is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is an understated leftward bend from the lead with a passionate body level change.
• The rilgush is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a graceful raised right arm with elaborate independent body movement, a large body level change and a high backward bend.
• The afiddun is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a graceful run with an energetic forward bend from the follower, an energetic raised arm and sprightly independent body movement.

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