The Fruitful Custard-Apple

The Fruitful Custard-apple is a social partner dance originating in The Wills of Bottling. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Cranberry of Cherries. The dancers perform in a single line, moving slower and slower with the music. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent through a light touch. The dance is punctuated by vivacious spins, with large moves.

• The dance begins with the verse of the music. The dancers perform to the naccak rhythm. This section is twisting.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. There are partner changes with the lead turning out clockwise. This fluid section is punctuated by clockwise eighth turns and flamboyant footwork.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform to the ibbekur rhythm. There are partner changes with the lead turning out clockwise. This section is punctuated by refined independent body movement, the leaps of the follower and rightward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform to the kungujith rhythm. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This section is jerking and expressive.

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