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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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* [[Grève gauche]] or large kick forward with the left leg ('''KL''') |
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* [[Grève droite]] or large kick forward with the right leg ('''KR''') |
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* [[Pieds joints|Close feet]] ('''Close''') |
* [[Pieds joints|Close feet]] ('''Close''') |
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* [[Saut majeur]] with [[Capriole]] ('''Cap''') |
* [[saut|Saut majeur]] with [[Capriole]] ('''Cap''') |
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==Choreography== |
==Choreography== |
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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 not necessary for the dancers to be paired into partners. |
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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The two |
The two [[strain (music)|strain]]s of the music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop. |
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===1st Strain=== |
===1st Strain=== |
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===2nd Strain=== |
===2nd Strain=== |
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The |
The steps to this strain are done at double speed. |
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DL DR <br> |
DL DR <br> |
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 21 April 2010
The War branle 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)
- Grève gauche or large kick forward with the left leg (KL)
- Grève droite or large kick forward with the right leg (KR)
- Close feet (Close)
- Saut majeur with Capriole (Cap)
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.
The two strains of the music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop.
1st Strain
DL DR DL DR (Repeat)
2nd Strain
The steps to this strain are done at double speed.
DL DR
SL SR
DL
SR SL
DR
SL
KL KR KL Close Cap
