This dance….
is called:Trioletts- Freut euch des Lebens (Rejoice in life)
Trioletts are a social welcoming dance to greet people.
Societal relevance
The Low German folk dance Trioletts is found in the areas of Germany where Low German is spoken, i.e. in the entire North German region between the Dutch and Polish borders and from the border with Denmark to the first foothills of the low mountain ranges, that forms the southern border. Variations of this dance are found all over Europe.
Trioletts are performed in a dance unit of three dancers as part of complex geometrical group dance.
The three dancers consist of either 2 ladies and 1 gentleman or 2 gentlemen and 1 lady.
Trioletts belong to the family of counter dances and are often performed in column forms.
Counter dances - meaning: „Dancing opposite to each other”, is an originally English group dance that originated in the 16th century, which became a very popular social dance throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The so-called English "country dance", was translated on the continent not as a "rural dance" but as a "contradance", in French as "contredanse", a dance in which the dancing couples face each other. The main purpose of this dance was to allow the sexes to meet under social control during adolescence. The main purpose of this dance was thus not for the entertainment of the spectators, although there were spectators, but for the performing people themselves.
Column dances, are dances in which any number of columns are lined up one after the other. One couple (called row 1) looks in the direction of another couple standing opposite to them (called row 2) that look towards row 1. The two couples are facing each other. Together they form one counter-column. Several of these counter-column stand one behind the other. There may be 2 or more couples standing next to each other in line 1 and 2. During the dance, there are always two dance pairs facing each other and dancing through the dance sequence together. At the end of the dance, the individual columns pass each other to form a new counter-column. The dance starts again from the beginning. In the ideal case it becomes an endless dance.
What is different is that the Trioletts consist of three dancers, otherwise the same applies as for the counter dances in column form. The Trioletts are thus a traditional further development with the social implication of meeting other sexes and welcoming each other as a society.
Nevertheless, trio dances with one dancer between two dancers were already described around 1250, as can be found in Otto Schneider'sDance Dictionary.
In the story "Meier Helmbrecht", written by the Austrian poet Wernher der Gärtner in the 13th century, a dance is described:
Je zwischen zwein frouwen stuont
als sie noch bi tanze tuont,
ein ritter an ir hende:
dort an enem ende.
ie zwischen zwein meiden gie
ein knabe, der ir hende vie:
da stuonden videlaere bi.
Between each two women stood a knight who led them by the hands;
likewise between two girls a Squire who embraced her hands; next to him stood the fiddlers.
Music
The accompanying music a popular German folk song named "Freut euch des Lebens". The text was written by the Swiss poet Johann Martin Usteri (1763-1827) in 1793, the melody in the same year by the Swiss composer Hans Georg Nägeli (1773-1836). The song was spread all over the German speaking countries. The original text is arranged as a round song, whose chorus is sung together and whose verses are sung by individuals from the round.
The Kehrvers "Freut sich des Lebens, weil noch das Lämpchen glühten, pflück die Rose, eh sie verblüht" is an executed paraphrase of the Carpe diem (Lat. for "Enjoy the day" or literally: "Pick the day"). Because life is as fleeting as the burning of a candle and the blooming of a rose, the moment should be seized and savoured cheerfully. It is an early mood song, and the cheerful mood of the group and the friendship that binds them together are also the theme of the verses.
Nägeli's melody in a sweeping triple time, combines tailor-made with the text. The accentuation of the actually unstressed syllable "bens" in Lebens, which is contrary to the rules, has an enchanting effect in its exuberance; it is as if the singer is throwing his cap up in joy.
Lyrics:
is called:Trioletts- Freut euch des Lebens (Rejoice in life)
Trioletts are a social welcoming dance to greet people.
Societal relevance
The Low German folk dance Trioletts is found in the areas of Germany where Low German is spoken, i.e. in the entire North German region between the Dutch and Polish borders and from the border with Denmark to the first foothills of the low mountain ranges, that forms the southern border. Variations of this dance are found all over Europe.
Trioletts are performed in a dance unit of three dancers as part of complex geometrical group dance.
The three dancers consist of either 2 ladies and 1 gentleman or 2 gentlemen and 1 lady.
Trioletts belong to the family of counter dances and are often performed in column forms.
Counter dances - meaning: „Dancing opposite to each other”, is an originally English group dance that originated in the 16th century, which became a very popular social dance throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The so-called English "country dance", was translated on the continent not as a "rural dance" but as a "contradance", in French as "contredanse", a dance in which the dancing couples face each other. The main purpose of this dance was to allow the sexes to meet under social control during adolescence. The main purpose of this dance was thus not for the entertainment of the spectators, although there were spectators, but for the performing people themselves.
Column dances, are dances in which any number of columns are lined up one after the other. One couple (called row 1) looks in the direction of another couple standing opposite to them (called row 2) that look towards row 1. The two couples are facing each other. Together they form one counter-column. Several of these counter-column stand one behind the other. There may be 2 or more couples standing next to each other in line 1 and 2. During the dance, there are always two dance pairs facing each other and dancing through the dance sequence together. At the end of the dance, the individual columns pass each other to form a new counter-column. The dance starts again from the beginning. In the ideal case it becomes an endless dance.
What is different is that the Trioletts consist of three dancers, otherwise the same applies as for the counter dances in column form. The Trioletts are thus a traditional further development with the social implication of meeting other sexes and welcoming each other as a society.
Nevertheless, trio dances with one dancer between two dancers were already described around 1250, as can be found in Otto Schneider'sDance Dictionary.
In the story "Meier Helmbrecht", written by the Austrian poet Wernher der Gärtner in the 13th century, a dance is described:
Je zwischen zwein frouwen stuont
als sie noch bi tanze tuont,
ein ritter an ir hende:
dort an enem ende.
ie zwischen zwein meiden gie
ein knabe, der ir hende vie:
da stuonden videlaere bi.
Between each two women stood a knight who led them by the hands;
likewise between two girls a Squire who embraced her hands; next to him stood the fiddlers.
Music
The accompanying music a popular German folk song named "Freut euch des Lebens". The text was written by the Swiss poet Johann Martin Usteri (1763-1827) in 1793, the melody in the same year by the Swiss composer Hans Georg Nägeli (1773-1836). The song was spread all over the German speaking countries. The original text is arranged as a round song, whose chorus is sung together and whose verses are sung by individuals from the round.
The Kehrvers "Freut sich des Lebens, weil noch das Lämpchen glühten, pflück die Rose, eh sie verblüht" is an executed paraphrase of the Carpe diem (Lat. for "Enjoy the day" or literally: "Pick the day"). Because life is as fleeting as the burning of a candle and the blooming of a rose, the moment should be seized and savoured cheerfully. It is an early mood song, and the cheerful mood of the group and the friendship that binds them together are also the theme of the verses.
Nägeli's melody in a sweeping triple time, combines tailor-made with the text. The accentuation of the actually unstressed syllable "bens" in Lebens, which is contrary to the rules, has an enchanting effect in its exuberance; it is as if the singer is throwing his cap up in joy.
Lyrics:
Freut Euch des Lebens
Weil noch das Lämpchen glüht, Pflücket die Rose, Eh’ sie verblüht! So mancher schafft sich Sorg’ und Müh, Sucht Dornen auf, und findet sie, Und läßt das Veilchen unbemerkt, Das ihm am Wege blüht. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Wenn scheu die Schöpfung sich verhüllt, Und lauter Donner ob uns brüllt, So scheint am Abend, nach dem Sturm, Die Sonne, ach! so schön! Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Wer Neid und Mißgunst sorgsam flieht, Genügsamkeit im Gärtchen zieht, Dem schießt sie bald zum Bäumchen auf, Das goldne Früchte bringt. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Wer Redlichkeit und Treue übt, Und gern dem ärmern Bruder giebt, Da siedelt sich Zufriedenheit So gerne bei ihm an. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Und wenn der Pfad sich furchtbar engt, Und Mißgeschick uns plagt und drängt, So reicht die holde Freundschaft stets Dem Redlichen die Hand. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Sie trocknet ihm die Thränen ab, Und streut ihm Blumen bis in’s Grab; Sie wandelt Nacht in Dämmerung, Und Dämmerung in Licht. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens... u. s. w. Sie ist des Lebens schönstes Band, Schlagt, Brüder, traulich Hand in Hand, So wallt man froh, so wallt man leicht In’s beßre Vaterland. Chor: Freut Euch des Lebens, Weil noch das Lämpchen glüht, Pflücket die Rose Eh’ sie verblüht! |
Rejoice in life
Because the little lamp is still glowing, Pick the rose, Before it fades! Many a man creates care and trouble for himself, Seek out thorns and find them And leaves the violet unnoticed, That blooms by his way. Chorus: Rejoice in life and so on. When creation shyly veils itself, And loud thunder roars above us, So shines in the evening, after the storm, The sun, oh! so beautiful! Choir: Rejoice in life... etc. Who carefully flees envy and jealousy, Who cultivates frugality in the garden, Soon it shoots up to a little tree, That brings forth golden fruit. Chorus: Rejoice in life... etc. Who practices honesty and faithfulness, And gladly gives to the poorer brother, Satisfaction settles So gladly with him settles. Choir: Rejoice in life... etc. And when the path is terribly narrow, And misfortune plagues and presses us, So the fair friendship always reaches out To the honest hand. Chorus: Rejoice in life... etc. She dries his tears, And scatters flowers to his grave; She turns night into twilight, And twilight into light. Chorus: Rejoice in life... etc. It is the most beautiful bond of life, Brothers, join hands in love, And so we'll go, and so we'll go, and so we'll go Into the sweet fatherland. Chorus: Rejoice in life, Because the little lamp still glows, Pick the rose Before it fades! |
Costume
The costumes are in reference to the „Tracht“ - the traditional regional cloth order of that time. More profound information about the history of the „Tracht“ can be found in here.
Typical for the woman at that time was a skirt that reached down to the calves, a white blouse and a white linen apron. A bodice was often worn over the blouse. Headgear was also part of the costume: a simple cotton bonnet or a woman's hat. White knee-length socks and black shoes were worn.
Typical for the man at that Time was a white linen shirt, black velvet knee breeches and white woollen stockings.
There were working cloths and festive cloths, which differed in quality, adornments and decorations.
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How to dance the dance
Dancers- Starting position
Any number of groups of three. Next to each other or one behind the other.
Location in performance space
The dance is performed in the centre of the space moving forwards and backwards.
Form
The dance consists of several units of repeating step patterns/phrases. The locomotion of the dance is very regular without any climaxes as such.
Movements & Patterns
The movements are performed with the feet/legs and the arms with the rest of the body being still. The dance consists of small steps and jumps and turns through space that are performed on a circular floor pattern and movements on place. The shapes and the patterns of the dance are very structured.
Step types: walking step, jumping step
Round 1
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bars 1-4.
Pattern 2 - Version 1Turning around
Bar 9-10:With 8 jumping steps the partner on the right turns to the other two partners and dives through their arms. The middle partner follows him with 8 jumping steps. At the end of bar 10 the three dancers stand in their starting position.
Bar 11-12:Repition of bar 9-10 with left partner.
The non-turning dancer jumps on the spot
Round 2
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
Pattern 2 - Version 2 Turning around
Bar 9-10: With 8 jumping steps the right and left standing dancer turn isimoulstaneously inwards to the dancer standing in the middle and out again to their starting position.
Bar 11-12:repetition of bar 9-10.
The dancer in the middle who is not turning jumps on the spot.
Round 3
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
Jumping Sideways
Bars 9-10: With 8 jumping steps the dancers move sideways. With 8 jumping steps the dancers move back to their starting point.
Bar 11-12: repetition of bar 9-10.
Round 4
Pattern 1 Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bars 1-4.
In a circle- Version 1
Bar 9-10:With 8 jumping steps the dancers move clockwise in a circle, holding each other by the hands.
Bar 11-12:repetition of bar 9-10 counter-clockwise.
Round 5
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
In a circle- Version 2
Bar 9-12: All participants hold each other by the hands with the face to the outside with 16jumping steps
For the execution
The movement phrases can be repeated as often as desired.
Dancers- Starting position
Any number of groups of three. Next to each other or one behind the other.
Location in performance space
The dance is performed in the centre of the space moving forwards and backwards.
Form
The dance consists of several units of repeating step patterns/phrases. The locomotion of the dance is very regular without any climaxes as such.
Movements & Patterns
The movements are performed with the feet/legs and the arms with the rest of the body being still. The dance consists of small steps and jumps and turns through space that are performed on a circular floor pattern and movements on place. The shapes and the patterns of the dance are very structured.
Step types: walking step, jumping step
Round 1
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bars 1-4.
Pattern 2 - Version 1Turning around
Bar 9-10:With 8 jumping steps the partner on the right turns to the other two partners and dives through their arms. The middle partner follows him with 8 jumping steps. At the end of bar 10 the three dancers stand in their starting position.
Bar 11-12:Repition of bar 9-10 with left partner.
The non-turning dancer jumps on the spot
Round 2
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
Pattern 2 - Version 2 Turning around
Bar 9-10: With 8 jumping steps the right and left standing dancer turn isimoulstaneously inwards to the dancer standing in the middle and out again to their starting position.
Bar 11-12:repetition of bar 9-10.
The dancer in the middle who is not turning jumps on the spot.
Round 3
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
Jumping Sideways
Bars 9-10: With 8 jumping steps the dancers move sideways. With 8 jumping steps the dancers move back to their starting point.
Bar 11-12: repetition of bar 9-10.
Round 4
Pattern 1 Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bars 1-4.
In a circle- Version 1
Bar 9-10:With 8 jumping steps the dancers move clockwise in a circle, holding each other by the hands.
Bar 11-12:repetition of bar 9-10 counter-clockwise.
Round 5
Pattern 1Jumping steps forward & backward
Bar 1-2:Inside hands held up at chest height. Beginning with the left feet, 3 jumping steps forward and ending with a closing step.
Bar 3-4: 3 jumping steps backwards - starting with the left feet - and finishing with a a closing step.
Bar 5-8:Like bar 1-4.
In a circle- Version 2
Bar 9-12: All participants hold each other by the hands with the face to the outside with 16jumping steps
For the execution
The movement phrases can be repeated as often as desired.
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