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Candlestick Branle |
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Also Known As: |
Torch |
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Defining Characteristic: |
Dancers with candles |
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Participants: |
As many as will, in singles or
pairs |
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Starting Positions: |
A solo dancer, others around edge of
dance floor |
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Basic Dance Outline: |
Solo:
Both: |
8 doubles, starting L, finishing near new partner
Reverence,
then 4 singles (L,R,L,R) and reverence to partner
8 doubles
starting L
Reverence, 4 singles (L,R,L,R) & reverence
passing candle to partner.
Candleholder repeat from beginning,
other go back to seat. |
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Horses Branle |
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Also Known As: |
- |
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Defining Characteristic: |
Horsey dance |
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Participants: |
As many couples as will |
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Starting Positions: |
Two lines facing each
other |
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Basic Dance Outline: |
Both:
Lords:
Ladies:
Ladies:
Lords: |
8 Doubles (starting left).
Paw the ground twice, single (L),
double to face partner, while
wait
Paw the ground twice,
single (L), double to face partner,
while
wait |
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Hay Branle |
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Also Known As: |
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Defining Characteristic: |
Hays |
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Participants: |
As many couples as will |
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Starting Positions: |
Circle facing partner |
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Basic Dance Outline: |
Alternating pavan sets while performing a hay
(helpful to aim
for being shoulder to shoulder at end of each pavan
set) |
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