• Geographical origin : “Tour” is a dance from the West part of Vannes’ region.

• Historical origin : “Tour” comes from Renaissance French dances : “Branle”

• Set : Circle Dance. You hold your neighbour’s little finger.

• Steps : “Tour” steps are over 4 beats.

Regarding the steps : over the first 4 beats, you dance on the line dance and over the 4 other beats, you turn a little your body to have the right foot in the circle. And then, you begin again.

Regarding the arms : over the first 4 beats, the arms are verticals and over the 4 other beats, they are horizontals. And then, you begin again.

• Originally played on : Voice, Biniou – Bombarde.

• Tempo : 90 to 110

• Derived and similar dances : Chanj tu, Trikot, An dro, Kas a barh.

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