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#REDIRECT [[Scottish Branles]]
The [[Branle]] '''Scottish''' is found in [[Orchesography]] by [[Thoinot Arbeau]].

==Steps Used==

* [[Double left crossing|Double left]] ('''DLx''')
* [[Double right crossing|Double right]] ('''DRx''')
* [[Single left crossing|Single left]] ('''SLx'')
* [[Single right crossing|Single right]] ('''SRx'')
* [[Pied en l'air gauche]] or kick left ('''KL''')
* [[Pied en l'air droit]] or kick right ('''KR''')
* [[Saute]] ('''Sa''')
* [[Capriole]] ('''Cap''')

==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===

DLx DRx<br>
SLx SRx<br>
Repeat

===Chorus===

DLx SRx<br>
SLx DRx

DLx SRx<br>
KL KR Sa Cap

[[Category:Dances]]
{{Branles}}

Latest revision as of 18:50, 23 February 2006

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