Mille Regretz (Pavane) by Susato, Tylman (c. 1510 - after 1570)

In class on Friday this week our teacher taught us the basic steps to the Pavane (meaning we actually got up and danced the steps during class).  I believe this is the song that we used in class.  It is an arrangement of Josquin's Mille Regretz by Susato, as a Pavane.  The music is simple, and elegant sounding.  You can hear Josquin's original melody, but performed with only instruments.  This slow processional dance was rather popular in Europe during the 16th century Renaissance.  The steps we were taught during class were pretty simple and basic, but for many of us (myself included) it was harder to do without error than something more modern (and with more steps) like the electric slide.  Was I interested in learning more about the Pavane, how to dance it, and wishing it was used today?  Yeah, I guess I was.  I have been to many youth dances when I was younger, and most of the time the only dances that people participate in are the group line dances.  Well, this one is not only a group line dance, but it is slow enough and easy enough that the two partners could converse while dancing.  Maybe we should try to bring it back.  It would be better than Mr. C's Cha Cha Slide, right?