Pease Branle

The mimed Branle Pease (Branle de Pois) is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. According to Arbeau it is also known as the Marguritotte.

Steps Used

• Double left (DL)
• Double right (DR)
• Large Jump Left (a saut majeur ending with pieds joints) (JL)
• Small Jump Left (a petit saut ending with pieds joints) (jL)

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 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 DR
Repeat

Chorus

Men: JL Women: JL Men: jL jL jL Women: JL Men: JL Women: jL jL jL