The Lutes of Lathering
The Lutes of Lathering is a sacred group dance originating in The Fortunate Confederacy. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Blossom of Silkiness. The dancers perform loosely mingled along an intricate path, moving to the music's othag rhythm. The dance is vigorous.
- The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This passionate joyous section is punctuated by refined counterclockwise eighth turns.
- The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform slower and slower with the music. This section is punctuated by passionate movement along the line of dance.
- The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. This section is crude.
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