The Wholegrain Roses

The Wholegrain Roses is a war dance originating in The Custom of Shoulders. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Fruity Roses. The dancers perform in several lines.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. This sinuous section is punctuated by expressive spins and counterclockwise eighth turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. The dancers imitate the movement of the blue jay.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This section is relaxed.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This sluggish section is punctuated by passive footwork and sway.

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