The Silk of Dancing
The Silk of Dancing is a social partner dance originally devised by the night's soldier Dang Claspstole. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Amethyst of Verse. The dancers perform in a single line along an intricate path, moving slower and slower to the music's ushav rhythm. The partners dance closely, communicating intent through touch. The dance is twisting and weightless.
- The dance begins with the introduction of the music. This debauched section is punctuated by the movement along the line of dance of the lead, low body level and spins.
- The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. This section is punctuated by the independent body movement of the lead, sway and debauched body level changes.
- The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. This soft section is punctuated by partially realized moves.
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