Pease Branle

The Pease Branle (Branle des Pois) is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. According to Arbeau it is also known as the Margueritotte. It is a mimed branle

Steps Used

• Double left (DL)
• Double right (DR)
• Large Jump (a saut majeur ending with pieds joints) (J)
• Step left (L)
• Small Jump landing with feet closed (a petit saut ending with pieds joints) (j)

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 necessary for the dancers to be paired with partners. The doubles may be done with running steps as in the Haut Barrois Branle.

The two strains of music alternate until such time as the musicians decide to stop.

1st Strain

DL DR
Repeat

2nd Strain

Men: J
Women: J
Men: L j j j
Women: J
Men: J
Women: L j j j