The Venerable Flutes

The Venerable Flutes is a group performance dance originating in The Gullies of Boarding. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Silkiness of Lace. The dancers perform in several lines turning counterclockwise. The dancers imitate the movement of the wolf. This dance is a refined artform, with one special position to be mastered. The dance is punctuated by high body level, spirited body level changes performed in retrograde by group members and serene spins.

• The dance begins with the first theme of the music. The dancers perform to the cida rhythm. This vivacious twisting section is punctuated by sensual movement along the line of dance.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the first theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower to the cameda rhythm. There is a basic movement called the emudi. There is a series of two flamboyant steps in a triangle pattern with a low backward bend and a sinuous hand gesture. This section is punctuated by passionate footwork and passive raised right arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the second theme of the music. The dancers perform slowly to the cenopu rhythm. This section is elaborate.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the second theme of the music. The dancers perform quickly to the ile rhythm. This section is punctuated by lively clockwise half turns, proud leaps and energetic movement along the line of dance, with movement shadowed by group members.
• The dance enters a new section with the synthesis of the music. The dancers perform faster and faster to the arile rhythm. This section is punctuated by strong raised right arms and expressive left kicks.
• The soya the fundamental dance position. There should be a high body level.

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