Gavotte Pourlet

  • Geographical origin : “Gavotte Pourlet” is a dance from the north of Vannes’ region.
  • Historical origin : Gavotte Pourlet comes from Renaissance French dances : « branle »
  • Set : Human chain. (man – woman – man – woman …)

Arms inside the couple bending along the body (over/under). Arms outside the pairs swing with the music.

 

  • Steps : “Gavotte Pourlet” steps are over 8 beats. During the 8th beat, you have to bang your heels.

 

Gavotte Pourlet
  • Originally played on : Voice, Biniou - Bombarde
  • Tempo : 160
  • Derived and similar dances : /

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