[SCA-Dance] being picky about Arbeau's double step

[Marianne Perdomo Machin]

Hello!

I was wondering about something a bit odd... the real "correct" way of 
doing Arbeau's double step in branles.
The way I've been doing it for years is (for double left):

- take a step sideways with left foot
- place right foot close and slightly behind left foot
- take a step sideways with left foot
- place right foot right by left foot

However, the LOC videos take a more conservative interpretation of 
Arbeau's description:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml/divideos.html#vc043

That is:

- take a step sideways with left foot
- place right foot close to left foot
- take a step sideways with left foot
- place right foot right by left foot

It's the second movement that is the problem: "pied approché"
Placing it behind only makes it seem more natural,but maybe that's 
because I'm used to it...

Any idea what is correct and why?


Thanks!


Leonor, being picky...