The movements and gestures in a bon dance often depict the history, work or geography of the region.

Each movement depicts a different insect species, with a human allegory that's easily detectable.

The fourth movement of Robert Schumann's Märchenbilder depicts scenes from this story.

The first two movements depict scenes from Rapunzel.

The third movement depicts scenes from Rumpelstiltskin, in particular his dancing outside his house with attendant fairies.

The fourth movement depicts scenes from The Sleeping Beauty.

The fourth movement of the cantata depicts a sea voyage bringing Nicolas to Palestine.

The fourth movement depicts a violent thunderstorm, starting with just a few drops of rain and building to a climax.

The second movement, marked "amoroso," depicts the first meeting, in a park where Fuchs-Robettin is walking with her two children.

His movements depict two men fighting as a victory dance.