In this article, I cover more material from the late 15 th and 16 th centuries. In period there was a distinction drawn between courtly and non-courtly dancing. Thus, I will start by examining the period sources for mention of courtly dancing.
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We sall leir thow to dance, Within ane bony littill spaice, Ane new paven of France. These quotes indicate that both brawls and pavans were danced in Scotland at this time. France is the source of both dances. This is understandable, given the long-standing relationship between Scotland and France. Another courtly dance is the trece.