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The '''Scottish''' [[Branle]] (''Branle d'Ecosse'') is found in [[Orchesography]] by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], which contains two Scottish branles. There are a couple of pieces by [[Estienne du Tertre]] with the same title, but they do not seem to fit these choreographies. |
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==Steps Used== |
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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. |
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. |
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===First Scottish Branle=== |
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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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DLx DRx<br> |
DLx DRx<br> |
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Repeat |
Repeat |
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===Second Scottish Branle=== |
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DLx SRx |
DLx SRx SLx DRx |
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SLx DRx |
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DLx SRx<br> |
DLx SRx<br> |
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KL KR Sa Cap |
KL KR Sa with Cap |
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[[Category:Dances]] |
[[Category:Dances]] |
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Revision as of 16:36, 22 February 2006
The Scottish Branle (Branle d'Ecosse) is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau, which contains two Scottish branles. There are a couple of pieces by Estienne du Tertre with the same title, but they do not seem to fit these choreographies.
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.
First Scottish Branle
DLx DRx
SLx SRx
Repeat
Second Scottish Branle
DLx SRx SLx DRx
DLx SRx
KL KR Sa with Cap
