The Placenta of Vipers

The Placenta of Vipers is a sacred group dance originating in The Bamboo of Enlarging. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Fisher-Berries of Sun. The dancers perform in a circle. The dance is punctuated by crude counterclockwise eighth turns, sensual hand gestures and high spins.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by straight-lined raised left arms, with movement mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by straight-lined body level changes, delicate footwork and sensual independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This section is intense.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by strong leaps mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by runs, with partially realized moves.

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