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==Steps Used== |
==Steps Used== |
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* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or Kick Left ('''KL''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or Kick Right ('''KR''') |
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N. B. This is one dance where the pied en l'air is used in a way that does not necessarily imply a forward kick, so it might have used a pied en l'air that does not go forward and is thus not really a kick. |
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These steps are like a double left and a double right except that instead ending up with feet together, one foot is put in the air. |
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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 couples. The steps are all done while moving to the left; the left foot is placed to the side in order to lift or kick with the right foot, and the right foot follows after. |
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This is the third easiest dance in the world. |
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===Verse=== |
===Verse=== |
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KR KL KR KL<br> |
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Repeat |
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[[Category:Dances]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 23 February 2006
The branle Gay is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. It is one of the quatre branles.
Steps Used
- Pied en l'air gauche or Kick Left (KL)
- Pied en l'air droit or Kick Right (KR)
N. B. This is one dance where the pied en l'air is used in a way that does not necessarily imply a forward kick, so it might have used a pied en l'air that does not go forward and is thus not really a kick.
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 couples. The steps are all done while moving to the left; the left foot is placed to the side in order to lift or kick with the right foot, and the right foot follows after.
Verse
KR KL KR KL
Repeat
