Geographical origin : “Laridé 8 temps” is a dance from Vannes’ region.
Historical origin : Like the Ridée 6 temps, the Laridé 8 temps comes from Renaissance French dances : “branle”.
Set : Circle dance. You hold your neighbour’s little finger.
Steps : “Laridé 8 temps” steps are over 8 beats.
Regarding the arms : from the 1st to the 3rd beat the arms swing. On the 4th to the 6th, arms are bending along the body. On the 7th beat, you put your arms straight to the front and go down along the body in the beat 8.
Originally played on : Biniou – Bombarde, Voice
Tempo : 120 to 160
Derived and similar dances : Laridé de Baud, Laridé de la côte, Ridée de guillac …
