Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs by Alice C. (Alice Cunningham) Fletcher
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[Music] The Wild-roses dance about gaily; they circle the quiet little clumps of Violets that remain seated. The Wild-roses frolic around the Caller, capering about in wild freedom but keeping their steps in exact time with their song. Finally they pause in groups at the left. After a moment, the Caller moves toward the rear of the open space and while there once again sings: Song No. 1 CALL TO THE FLOWERS [See page 42] At the close of the song the dancers who are to represent the Daisies give a trilling shout and appear from the rear of the open space, skipping; their leader holds the end of a long green rope, which is caught hold of by each dancer who follows, all singing: Song No. 4 SONG OF THE DAISIES Up from meadows free, Coming full of glee, Troop the Daisies white, Dancing in the light, |
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