Court dances are a type of traditional dance that originated in Europe during the Renaissance period. The most common court dances are the Pavane (6 letters), Allemande (9 letters), Gigue (5 letters), GAVOTTE (7 letters), Sarabande (9 letters), Pavan (5 letters), and Pavin (5 letters). The Pavane is a slow, stately processional dance, while the Allemande is a lively German dance. The Gigue is a lively French dance, the GAVOTTE is a lively French dance with a skipping step, and the Sarabande is a slow Spanish dance. The Pavan and Pavin are both slow processional dances.