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==Steps Used== |
==Steps Used== |
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* [[Double left crossing |
* [[Double left crossing]] ('''DLx''') |
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* [[Double right crossing |
* [[Double right crossing]] ('''DRx''') |
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* [[Single left crossing |
* [[Single left crossing]] ('''SLx''') |
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* [[Single right crossing |
* [[Single right crossing]] ('''SRx''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''') |
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''') |
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* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''') |
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''') |
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* [[Saut]] ('''Sa''') |
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* [[Capriole]] ('''Cap''') |
* [[Capriole]] ('''Cap''') |
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Revision as of 16:30, 22 February 2006
The Branle Scottish (Branle d'Ecosse) is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. There are a couple of pieces by Estienne du Tertre with the same title, but they do not seem to fit this choreography.
Steps Used
- Double left crossing (DLx)
- Double right crossing (DRx)
- Single left crossing (SLx)
- Single right crossing (SRx)
- Pied en l'air gauche or kick left (KL)
- Pied en l'air droit or kick right (KR)
- Saut (Sa)
- Capriole (Cap)
Choreography
As with all 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 verse and chorus alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop.
Verse
DLx DRx
SLx SRx
Repeat
Chorus
DLx SRx
SLx DRx
DLx SRx
KL KR Sa Cap
