An dro or en dro (Breton language: "the turn") is a Brittany folk dance in . It is a form of a circle dance.
Technique
The dance is performed in a line, with the dancers joined by hooking their little fingers. They swing their arms, and take a short step to the right, a longer step to the left, so they drift steadily leftwards.
Recordings
An dro songs are part of the repertoire of almost any Breton singer or group, from traditional music such as that of
Alan Stivell[ Available on YouTube (multiple versions there).] and
Tri Yann's
Portraits,
[ available on YouTube] to rock music such as the 1998 album
La Ouache by
Matmatah.
Non-Breton singers have included an dro songs on albums including Imeall by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan's vocalist).
See also
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Fest noz
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List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin
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