The Lilac of Wreathing

The Lilac of Wreathing is a social partner dance originating in The Banded Funnel. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Flower of Bees. The dancers perform in several lines, moving very slowly with the music. The partners rarely make contact, communicating intent through spoken cues. The dance is punctuated by grotesque hand gestures.

• The dance begins with the verse of the music. The dancers perform to the orramoth rhythm. This section is delicate.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform to the tethan rhythm. This section is punctuated by the lively body level changes of the lead.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. This section is punctuated by aborted moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. The dancers perform to the binmonor rhythm. This understated section is punctuated by relaxed body level changes.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. The dancers perform to the segultumagul rhythm. This flamboyant sensual section is punctuated by the energetic counterclockwise half turns of the lead, with large moves.

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