Dating: XIII century
Source of nores: Chansonnier de l`Arsenal. The same tune is also found as one of the 13th century Spanish Cantigas.
Description completed: Natalya Skornyakova (Ukraine)
Author: Cait Webb (Scotland)
The tune is repeated five times. Each time through the A music there is a different variation, based on the steps found in the 16th century French branles. The B section stay the same.
In a circle, all do:
Part A:
Notes |
1st repetition |
2nd repetition |
3rd repetition |
4th repetition |
5th repetition |
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Double to the left (around the circle) | Double to the left | Double to the left | Double to the left | Double to the left |
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Double to the right (other way). |
Two steps (right, left) to the right and three stamps (right, left, right)
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Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle, three little jumps on both feet, travelling slightly to the right.
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Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle, do three kicks (left, right, left).
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Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle with feet together, clap the hands three times.
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Double to the left | Double to the left | Double to the left | Double to the left | Double to the left |
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Double to the right |
Two steps (right, left) to the right and three stamps (right, left, right) |
Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle, three little jumps on both feet, travelling slightly to the right.
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Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle, do three kicks (left, right, left).
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Two steps (right, left) to the right and facing into the circle with feet together, clap the hands three times.
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Part B
Notes |
Steps |
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Double left forvard into the circle |
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Double right backward |
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Single left sideways, single right sideways |
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Complete turn left on the spot with a double. |