The Lavender Couple
The Lavender Couple is a group performance dance which grew out of the performances of The Beige Bites. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Fragrance of Silk. The dancers perform in a single line, moving slowly to the music's amama rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with four specific moves to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by understated hand gestures and energetic curved walks, with movement performed in succession by group members.
- The dance begins with the verse of the music. This soft section is punctuated by serene facial expressions.
- The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. This energetic sharp-edged section is punctuated by spins, powerful arm carriage and crude facial expressions, with movement shadowed by group members.
- The cebela is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is understated footwork with a passionate hand gesture, an undulating body level change and an intense backward bend.
- The adi is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a lively body level change.
- The aro is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a fluid body level change with a serene right leg lift.
- The ifife is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sinuous leap with an expressive hand gesture.
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