The Born Prairie

The Born Prairie is a sacred group dance originating in The Jump of Bristling. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Wooden Roots as the dancers act out any composition of The Natural Bud. The dancers perform in a double circle turning clockwise, moving very quickly to the music's soya rhythm. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position to be mastered.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. This section is powerful, straight-lined and vigorous.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. This weightless relaxed section is punctuated by proud runs and raised right arms performed in succession by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. This straight-lined section is punctuated by sprightly counterclockwise quarter turns, with partially realized moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. This crude section is punctuated by movement shadowed by group members.
• The niriwa the fundamental dance position. There should be a low body level with a calm hand gesture, an elaborate raised left arm and a high leftward bend performed in succession by group members.

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