Aridan Branle

The Branle Aridan is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. It is one of the mixed branles.

Steps Used

• Double left (DL)
• Double right (DR)
• Single left ('SL)
• Single right ('SR)
• Pied en l'air gauche or kick left (KL)
• Pied en l'air droit or kick right (KR)
• Sweep Left (SwL)
• Sweep Right (SwR)

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

DL KL KR KL
Repeat

Chorus

DL SL SR SL
DL KL KR
DR SwL SwR
Repeat