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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''')


==Choreography==
==Choreography==

Revision as of 21:17, 3 November 2005

The branle Cassandra 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 DR
Repeat

Chorus

DL DR SL DR 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