The Peduncular Panicle

The Peduncular Panicle is a war dance originating in The Meritorious Bowline. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Music of Cucumbers. The dancers perform in a double circle.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This passive section is punctuated by delicate counterclockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by aggressive kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is passive.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This sensual twisting section is punctuated by fluid right kicks.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by twisting forward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster with the music. This section is relaxed.

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