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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 |
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or small left foot kick ('''KL''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or |
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or small right foot kick ('''KR''') |
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* [[Burgundian Double Left]] ('''DLburg''') |
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* [[Grève gauche]] or large left foot kick ('''KL''') |
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==Choreography== |
==Choreography== |
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As with |
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 not necessary for the dancers to be paired into partners. |
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===1st [[strain (music)|Strain]]=== |
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The verse and chorus alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop. |
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===Verse=== |
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DL KL KR KL<br> |
DL KL KR KL<br> |
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''Repeat'' |
''Repeat'' |
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===2nd Strain=== |
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DL SL SR SL<br> |
DL SL SR SL<br> |
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DL KL KR<br> |
DL KL KR DR<br> |
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DLburg SR KL; this bit is done twice as fast, with large kicks<br> |
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DR SwL SwR<br> |
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''Repeat'' |
''Repeat'' |
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 16 January 2007
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 small left foot kick (KL)
- Pied en l'air droit or small right foot kick (KR)
- Burgundian Double Left (DLburg)
- Grève gauche or large left foot kick (KL)
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 not necessary for the dancers to be paired into partners.
1st Strain
DL KL KR KL
Repeat
2nd Strain
DL SL SR SL
DL KL KR DR
DLburg SR KL; this bit is done twice as fast, with large kicks
Repeat
