The Lavender Sparkle

The Lavender Sparkle is a group performance dance originating in The Confederacy of Abbeys. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Berry of Sweetness. The dancers perform in a single line, moving quickly with the music. This dance is a refined artform, with two specific moves to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by vigorous forward bends.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise. This section is punctuated by aggressive spins, sensual curved walks and vivacious facial expressions, with movement shadowed by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform along an intricate path. This elaborate section is punctuated by high body level and sprightly leaps mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise. This section is punctuated by crude body level changes shadowed by group members and aggressive facial expressions.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path. This twisting section is punctuated by elaborate leaps, powerful hand gestures and soft clockwise half turns, with movement performed in retrograde by group members.
• The apu is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a curved walk with a calm arm carriage performed in succession by group members and a forward bend.
• The sluste is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a lively leap with a relaxed hand gesture, relaxed independent body movement and a refined arm carriage.

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