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As with most 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 with partners. The |
As with most 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 with partners. The dance may be done with running steps as in the [[Haut Barrois Branle]]. |
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The two strains of music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop. |
The two strains of music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop. |
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Revision as of 20:20, 14 March 2006
The Pease Branle (Branle des Pois) is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. According to Arbeau it is also known as the Margueritotte. It is a mimed branle
Steps Used
- Double left (DL)
- Double right (DR)
- Large Jump (a saut majeur ending with pieds joints) (J)
- Step left (L)
- Small Jump landing with feet closed (a petit saut ending with pieds joints) (j)
Choreography
As with most 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 with partners. The dance may be done with running steps as in the Haut Barrois Branle.
The two strains of music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop.
1st Strain
DL DR
Repeat
2nd Strain
Men: J
Women: J
Men: L j j j
Women: J
Men: J
Women: L j j j
