Scottish Branle

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