The Rose of Ballrooms

The Rose of Ballrooms is a social partner dance originating in The Cooperation of Umbras. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Paradise-Nut of Nutshells. The dancers perform in several lines. The understated dance is punctuated by the delicate kicks of the follower.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform very quickly to the akoi rhythm. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent through spoken cues. This section is undulating and serene.
• The dance enters a new section with the passages of the music. The dancers perform slowly to the op rhythm. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pulling away. There is a basic movement called the tipoa. There is a series of four twisting steps in a square pattern with a refined facial expression from the follower. This section is sluggish.
• The dance enters a new section with the next passages of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. The partners dance closely, communicating intent constantly through touch. This section is serene and undulating.

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