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In [[15th Century Italian Dance]] a '''mezavolta''' is a half turn in place to end up facing the opposite direction. A mezavolta left is a half turn over the left shoulder, and a mezavolta right is a half turn over the right shoulder. It lasts |
In [[15th Century Italian Dance]] a '''mezavolta''' is a half turn in place to end up facing the opposite direction. A mezavolta left is a half turn over the left shoulder, and a mezavolta right is a half turn over the right shoulder. It usually lasts one tempo, or the time taken to do one [[doppio]]. |
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It is often described as being made up of steps that last one tempo, for instance a choreography may call for two [[sempio|sempi]] performed as a mezavolta. One [[doppio]] or one [[continentia]] may also be used for a mezavolta. |
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A full turn is called a [[voltatonda]]. |
A full turn is called a [[voltatonda]]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:02, 19 October 2005
In 15th Century Italian Dance a mezavolta is a half turn in place to end up facing the opposite direction. A mezavolta left is a half turn over the left shoulder, and a mezavolta right is a half turn over the right shoulder. It usually lasts one tempo, or the time taken to do one doppio.
It is often described as being made up of steps that last one tempo, for instance a choreography may call for two sempi performed as a mezavolta. One doppio or one continentia may also be used for a mezavolta.
A full turn is called a voltatonda.
