The Saturnine Berry
The Saturnine Berry is a performance partner dance originally devised by the human Issok Hollowdell. The rules of the form are applied by choreographers to produce individual dances which can be performed. The dance is accompanied by The Sweet Satin as the dancers act out The Festive Lens. The dancers perform in a double circle. The partners maintain open contact, communicating intent by pushing together constantly. This dance is a refined artform, with two specific moves to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by debauched leaps.
- The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform very slowly to the oma rhythm. There are partner changes with the lead turning out clockwise.
- The dance enters a new section with the passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by the joyous runs of the lead.
- The dance enters a new section with the next passage of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the efeye rhythm. This refined section is punctuated by independent body movement and large raised left arms.
- The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancers perform very quickly to the lebeyu rhythm. There are partner changes with the lead turning out counterclockwise. This soft subtle section is punctuated by the independent body movement of the lead and left leg lifts.
- The cebela is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a debauched straight walk with a calm rightward bend.
- The adi is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a high raised left arm with independent body movement, a strong forward bend and a graceful spin from the lead.
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