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| − | + | A ''fleuret'' is a combination of 3 dance steps which is described by [[Arbeau]] which is used in some dances including the [[galliard]] and [[spanish pavanne]]. It is a lively combination of kicks. |
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[[Arbeau]] gives the following steps comprising a fleuret: |
[[Arbeau]] gives the following steps comprising a fleuret: |
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The low kicks take one beat each, but the high kick is given two beats to be completed. No [[petit saut]] (small repositioning jump) is made between the low and high kicks. |
The low kicks take one beat each, but the high kick is given two beats to be completed. No [[petit saut]] (small repositioning jump) is made between the low and high kicks. |
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+ | The ''fleuret'' following the one described above will of course begin with the opposite foot. |
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+ | ===Example use=== |
Here is a '''five step''' pattern for a [[galliard]] which incorporates the fleuret. |
Here is a '''five step''' pattern for a [[galliard]] which incorporates the fleuret. |
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This is of course followed by a repeat starting on the opposite foot. |
This is of course followed by a repeat starting on the opposite foot. |
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| − | The two fleurets take the same |
+ | The two fleurets take the same amount of time as the 4 high kicks (before the saut majeur) in an unelaborated [[galliard]] would, and are intended as an alternate set of steps which may be danced to the same piece of music. |
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| + | [[category:dance steps]] |
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| + | [[Category:16th century]] |
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