Hi Rich, The dance was first published as "Branle de l'Official" in 1589 in Orchésographie. You can see the original wording, under "B. DE L'OFFICIAL." near the bottom of the page at http://www.graner.net/nicolas/arbeau/orcheso22.html And there's the music, running down the left hand side of the page :-) (BTW In the dance just above it you will see the earliest description I know of a three-person Hey (HAYE).) Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent