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==Variations==
==Variations==


In place of the single, three quick kicks can be inserted. This is a [[divided movement]].
In place of the single right, one may do three quick kicks: [[pied en l'air gauche]], [[pied en l'air droit]], pied en l'air gauche. This is a [[division]] or <I>decoupement</I>. Presumably other divisions would also have been done, as in the [[Double Branle]]


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

Latest revision as of 17:25, 22 February 2006

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

This is the second easiest dance in the world.

Verse

DL SR Repeat

Variations

In place of the single right, one may do three quick kicks: pied en l'air gauche, pied en l'air droit, pied en l'air gauche. This is a division or decoupement. Presumably other divisions would also have been done, as in the Double Branle

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