The Tenebrous Saffron
The Tenebrous Saffron is a participation dance originating in The Maligned Devil. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Umber Phrases. The dancers perform in several lines. The sprightly dance is punctuated by delicate spins and leaps.
- The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is lively, joyous and undulating.
- The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning clockwise, moving quickly with the music.
- The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. This section is punctuated by independent body movement, with partially realized moves.
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