The Berry of Bitter-Oranges

The Berry of Bitter-oranges is a social partner dance originating in The Worth Jobsheet. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Passion-Fruit of Coffee-Beans. The dancers perform in a double circle, moving very quickly with the music. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pushing together constantly. There are partner changes throughout the dance with the lead turning out clockwise. The dance is punctuated by graceful leaps and straight-lined hand gestures.

• The dance begins with the chorus of the music. This section is refined.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. This section is punctuated by expressive independent body movement and expressive raised left arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. This expressive section is punctuated by large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. This lively sharp-edged section is punctuated by the elaborate arm carriage of the lead and the debauched spins of the follower.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. This flamboyant grotesque powerful section is punctuated by spirited raised left arms and intense straight walks.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. This section is punctuated by lively backward bends.

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