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* [[Double left (branle)|Double left]] ('''DL''')
* [[Double left (branle)|Double left]] ('''DL''')
* [[Double right (branle)|Double right]] ('''DR''')
* [[Double right (branle)|Double right]] ('''DR''')
* [[Single left (branle)|Single left]] ('''SL'')
* [[Single left (branle)|Single left]] ('''SL''')
* [[Single right (branle)|Single right]] ('''SR'')
* [[Single right (branle)|Single right]] ('''SR''')
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''')
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''')
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''')
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''')

Revision as of 11:32, 21 August 2005

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

Steps Used

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

Branles

Aridan Branle | Breton Branle | Burgundian Branle | Candlestick Branle | Cassandra Branle | Charlotte Branle | Clog Branle | Double Branle | Gavotte | Gay Branle | Haut Barrois Branle | Hay Branle | Hermits Branle | Horses Branle | Maltese Branle | Montarde Branle | Official Branle | Pease Branle | Pinagay Branle | Poitou Branle | Scottish Branle | Single Branle | War Branle | Washerwomen's Branle