The Quiescence of Brides

The Quiescence of Brides is a war dance originally devised by the human Cadi Strengthshocked. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Embraced Velvet-Drums. The dancers perform loosely mingled, moving to the music's lastta rhythm. The dance is punctuated by joyous facial expressions.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is sprightly.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This sinuous section is punctuated by raised arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by right kicks and leaps.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. The dancers perform very slowly with the music. This delicate section is punctuated by partially realized moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This understated section is punctuated by leaps and forward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This sluggish section is punctuated by raised left arms and sway.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is twisting, fluid and expressive.

Events

• In early autumn of 166, The Quiescence of Brides was created by the human Cadi Strengthshocked in Burymuffins