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In place of the last two steps of the double right, three quick kicks |
In place of the last two steps of the double right, one may do three quick kicks: [[pied en l'air gauche]], [[pied en l'air droit]], pied en l'air gauche. This is a [[division]] or <I>decoupement</I>. Agile dancers also did other divisions, for which Arbeau gave no instructions, in this branle. |
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[[Category:Dances]] |
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Revision as of 17:18, 22 February 2006
The branle Double is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. It is one of the quatre branles.
Steps Used
- Double left (DL)
- Double right (DR)
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.
This is the easiest dance in the world.
Verse
DL DR Repeat, always doing smaller steps to R than to L
Variations
In place of the last two steps of the double right, one may do three quick kicks: pied en l'air gauche, pied en l'air droit, pied en l'air gauche. This is a division or decoupement. Agile dancers also did other divisions, for which Arbeau gave no instructions, in this branle.