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* [[Double left (branle)|Double left]] ('''DL''') |
* [[Double left (branle)|Double left]] ('''DL''') |
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* [[Double right (branle)|Double right]] ('''DR''') |
* [[Double right (branle)|Double right]] ('''DR''') |
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* [[Single left (branle)|Single left]] ('''SL'') |
* [[Single left (branle)|Single left]] ('''SL''') |
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* [[Single right (branle)|Single right]] ('''SR'') |
* [[Single right (branle)|Single right]] ('''SR''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''') |
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''') |
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''') |
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Revision as of 11:32, 21 August 2005
The Branle Aridan is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. It is one of the mixed branles.
Steps Used
- Double left (DL)
- Double right (DR)
- Single left (SL)
- Single right (SR)
- Pied en l'air gauche or kick left (KL)
- Pied en l'air droit or kick right (KR)
- Sweep Left (SwL)
- Sweep Right (SwR)
Choreography
As with all branles, this dance is performed in a line of people holding hands or, if enough people are present, a circle. It is not necessary for the dancers to be paired into partners.
The verse and chorus alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop.
Verse
DL KL KR KL
Repeat
Chorus
DL SL SR SL
DL KL KR
DR SwL SwR
Repeat
