The Almond of Fisher-Berries
The Almond of Fisher-berries is a war dance originating in The Fiend of Evoking. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Rice of Peaches. The dancers perform in several lines, moving to the music's tus rhythm. The dance is grotesque, undulating and aggressive.
- The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This strong section is punctuated by runs.
- The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This passionate section is punctuated by sinuous curved walks and sinuous independent body movement.
- The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This proud joyous sinuous section is punctuated by raised left arms and loudly percussive curved walks.
- The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement.
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