The Wholegrain Bees

The Wholegrain Bees is a sacred group dance originating in The Regulation of Maize. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Bambara-Groundnut of Acorns. The dancers perform in a double circle, moving to the music's pethrebinpu rhythm. The entire dance has a basic movement called the pumdom. There is a series of three steps in a triangle pattern with a high sway and a sensual raised left arm. The sharp-edged expressive dance is punctuated by energetic rightward bends.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This vivacious intense jerking section is punctuated by sensual facial expressions.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by intense leaps, partially realized body level changes and low raised right arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform very quickly with the music. This sprightly passionate powerful section is punctuated by spins and spirited facial expressions.

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