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 small left foot kick (KL)
• Pied en l'air droit or small right foot kick (KR)
• Burgundian Double Left (DLburg)
• Grève gauche or large left foot kick (KL)

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 not necessary for the dancers to be paired into partners.

1st Strain

DL KL KR KL
Repeat

2nd Strain

DL SL SR SL
DL KL KR DR
DLburg SR KL; this bit is done twice as fast, with large kicks
Repeat