The Silkiness of Fanciness

The Silkiness of Fanciness is a war dance originating in The Contested Storm. The form guides dancers during improvised performances. The dance is accompanied by The Carmine Tress. The dancers perform in several lines, moving slowly to the music's timafi rhythm. The dance is punctuated by aggressive clockwise quarter turns and low body level.

• The dance begins with the theme of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path. This lively sharp-edged section is punctuated by strong leaps and intense curved walks, with large moves.
• The dance enters a new section with the exposition of the theme of the music. The dancers perform turning counterclockwise. This understated section is punctuated by leaps, left kicks and passive independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the bridge-passage of the music. The dancers perform along an improvised path. This energetic crude section is punctuated by independent body movement.
• The dance enters a new section with the recapitulation of the theme of the music. This section is sinuous, aggressive and flamboyant.

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