The Periwinkle of Amethyst

The Periwinkle of Amethyst is a social group dance originating in The Amusing Nations. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Lyrical Pantomime. The dancers perform in a single line, moving slowly with the music. This dance is a refined artform, with four special positions and three specific moves to be mastered. The dance is lively and graceful.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. This section is punctuated by large moves and movement performed in succession by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the variations on the theme of the music. This section is punctuated by fluid clockwise half turns.
• The daze is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a proud hand gesture shadowed by group members with a raised arm, a vivacious facial expression and a right leg lift.
• The laka is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be a sprightly raised right arm.
• The mintut is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be an elaborate left leg lift with a high body level, a sinuous raised arm and a high leftward bend performed in retrograde by group members.
• The age is one of the fundamental dance positions. There should be an aggressive facial expression.
• The udda is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a leap.
• The ilan is one of the fundamental dance moves. First, there is a refined spin performed in retrograde by group members. Then there is a curved walk with a high raised right arm, independent body movement performed in succession by group members and a vivacious hand gesture mirrored by group members. Finally, there is a refined spin with a high body level.
• The iddim is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a curved walk with independent body movement, a sway and a low body level.

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