Colonesse

15th century Italian ballo for 3 couples

 

Saltarello:

Begin with the couples one behind the other, and do 16 saltarelli forward, starting on the left.

Bassadanza:

The middle couple takes right hands and circles with 2 singles and a double, then takes left hands and circles back with 2 singles and a double, and riverenza left.

Meanwhile, the last couple does 2 singles and 4 doubles, weaving between the other two couples and up to the front of the line, with the man leading and ending up improper.

Repeat 2 more times, with each couple taking a new role each time, until all are improper.

Piva:

Men circle their partners counterclockwise with 3 pive, starting on the left.

Women circle their partners clockwise with 3 pive, starting on the right.

Quadernaria:

Men movimento, women movimento.

Back away with a double right.

Come back together with a double left, turning to face up the hall, remaining improper.

Repeat with the women in the men’s positions.