France
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Pronunciation: |
Awn-terr Droh |
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Origin: |
Basse-Bretagne (lower Brittany) |
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Recording: |
Many tunes have been written and recorded for Bretagne dances. Most bands from Brittany will have at least one tune for Hanter Dro on their CDs. I have chosen a tune from a Quebec band. |
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Ad Vielle Que Pourra, New French Folk Music, “Hanterdro Tid’ Poc’h”, track 3, GLCD 1099 |
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Rhythm: |
6/8 |
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Formation: |
Open circle, mixed; hand joined with elbows bent such that forearms are parallel to the floor, forearms cross mid arm; not as tight as a Turkish hold. Face slightly L of ctr. The dance moves to the left. |
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Counts |
Pattern |
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1 |
Small step forward and L onto L foot |
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2 |
Small step on R across L or next to L foot |
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3 |
Small step forward and L to L |
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4 |
Pause |
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5 |
Small step on R slightly bkwd |
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6 |
Pause |
Repeat to end of music
Presented at the 2008 Door County Folk Festival (Wisconsin) by Leslie Hyll (Dayton, Ohio)