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'Allemandes' or 'Almans' are one of the simplest groups of renaisance dances. They are related to [[pavanne]]'s, from which they may be derived. They were danced in ?16th Century France, taught especially in the law schools, or "[[inns of court]]".
'''Allemandes''' or '''Almans''' are one of the simplest groups of [[renaissance dance]]s. They are related to [[pavanne]]s, from which they may be derived. They were danced in the [[16th century]], and despite the fact that the name implies a German origin the best known records for this dance were from [[France]] and [[England]]. The two chief sources for allemandes are ''[[Orchesography]]'' and manuscipts from the [[Inns of Court]].


Allemandes generally start with 4 [[double]]s, which are generally specified as [[hopped doubles]], followed by a verse with some different movements, often combinations of singles, doubles and set and turns.
Allemandes generally start with 4 [[double]]s, which are generally specified as [[hopped doubles]], followed by a verse with some different movements, often combinations of singles, doubles and set and turns.
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*[http://www.sca.org.au/del/ddb/sections/allemandes.html Del's dance book on Allemandes]
*[http://www.sca.org.au/del/ddb/sections/allemandes.html Del's dance book on Allemandes]
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/dance/ioc/concord.html A Concordance of Dances from the Inns of Court]
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/dance/ioc/concord.html A Concordance of Dances from the Inns of Court]

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Latest revision as of 09:52, 13 September 2009

Allemandes or Almans are one of the simplest groups of renaissance dances. They are related to pavannes, from which they may be derived. They were danced in the 16th century, and despite the fact that the name implies a German origin the best known records for this dance were from France and England. The two chief sources for allemandes are Orchesography and manuscipts from the Inns of Court.

Allemandes generally start with 4 doubles, which are generally specified as hopped doubles, followed by a verse with some different movements, often combinations of singles, doubles and set and turns.

Some allemandes

  • Black Alman
  • Old Alman
  • New Alman
  • Madam Sosillia's Alman
  • Lorraine Alman
  • Queens Alman

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