The Silk of Brides

The Silk of Brides is a war dance originating in The Kingdom of Faith. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by any composition of The Embraced Velvet-Drums. The dancers perform loosely mingled, moving to the music's lastta rhythm. The entire dance has a basic movement called the sodu. There is a series of two steps in a triangle pattern with a partially realized leftward bend. The dance is punctuated by high body level, debauched hand gestures and runs.

• The dance begins with the introduction of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by joyous spins, counterclockwise eighth turns and partially realized right leg lifts.
• The dance enters a new section with the verse of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This crude section is punctuated by high spins and partially realized raised right arms.
• The dance enters a new section with the chorus of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is punctuated by counterclockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This delicate section is punctuated by partially realized moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the next verse of the music. The dancers perform slowly with the music. This section is punctuated by clockwise quarter turns.
• The dance enters a new section with the finale of the music. The dancers perform quickly with the music. This section is understated.
• The dance enters a new section with the coda of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This sluggish section is punctuated by understated facial expressions and proud arm carriage.

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