The Poem of Flutes

The Poem of Flutes is a social group dance originating in The Lilac of Praise. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Desserts of Style. The dancers perform in a double circle. This dance is a refined artform, with two specific moves to be mastered. The delicate straight-lined dance is punctuated by weightless arm carriage, body level changes and right leg lifts.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower to the efeye rhythm. This section is punctuated by spins, with movement shadowed by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by leg lifts, passive kicks and leaps.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the cameda rhythm. There is a basic movement called the bareca. There is a series of two steps in a triangle pattern with a low body level, a backward bend and a raised left arm. This section is serene.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform very quickly to the upe rhythm. This section is punctuated by refined counterclockwise half turns and independent body movement, with partially realized moves and movement mirrored by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. The dancers perform to the itho rhythm. There is a basic movement called the rami. There is a series of sixteen steps in a triangle pattern. This section is punctuated by rightward bends.
• The dance enters a new section with the next chorus of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower to the camaba rhythm. This section is punctuated by graceful leaps and spins.
• The soya is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a sprightly curved walk with a relaxed hand gesture.
• The emudi is one of the fundamental dance moves. There is a spin with a raised arm, a body level change and a sway mirrored by group members.

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