Initiation

Today we dance for you

Telling you what needs to be done

And what shouldn’t be done

Today we dance.

Don’t dance, young woman,

Observe and listen.

 

Today we dance

Look at our graceful bodies

Listen to our songs

Don’t be caught up in the tune

Listen to the message,

Don’t speak, young woman.

Observe and listen.

 

Today we dance

Showing you our freedom

But telling you the ‘musts’ and the ‘mustn’ts’

It’s a great beat, isn’t it?

Don’t tap your feet, young woman,

Observe and listen.

 

Today we dance

You too shall dance for others

Today this dance is ours to dance

Yours to observe and listen,

You are our dance today

Our dance,

Don’t dance

Our dance

Don’t dance

Our dance :

You are being danced  today.