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==Steps Used==
==Steps Used==


* [[Burgundian Double Left]] ('''DLbu''')
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or Kick Left ('''KL''')
* [[Burgundian Double Right]] ('''DRbu''')
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or Kick Right ('''KR''')


These steps are like a double left and a double right except that instead ending up with feet together, one foot is put in the air.
These steps are like a double left and a double right except that instead ending up with feet together, one foot is put in the air.
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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.
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.


This is the third easiest dance in the world.
This is the fourth easiest dance in the world. It requires a little balance and absolutely no brain power


===Verse===
===Verse===


DLbu DRbu<br>
KR KL KR KL<br
''Repeat''
Repeat


[[Category:Dances]]
[[Category:Dances]]

Revision as of 22:13, 30 August 2004

The branle Gay is found in Orchesography by Thoinot Arbeau. It is one of the quatre branles.

Steps Used

These steps are like a double left and a double right except that instead ending up with feet together, one foot is put in the air.

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.

This is the fourth easiest dance in the world. It requires a little balance and absolutely no brain power

Verse

KR KL KR KL<br Repeat