Breton Branle

The branle Breton (Branle de Bretagne), also called the Trihory of Brittany, is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau.

Steps Used

• Double left (DL)
• Pied en l'air gauche or kick left (KL)
• Pied en l'air droit or kick right (KR)

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.

Verse

DL Spring to the left, landing pieds joints KL KR KL