springdans
Norwegian composer
Definition
A fast Norwegian couple dance in triple metre, often with shifting accent patterns that give it an asymmetric, unpredictable lilt distinct from the waltz.
Interpretive Guidance
The springdans is not a waltz — the accent does not fall predictably on beat one. In Grieg's transcriptions, the bar-level accent shifts phrase by phrase. Feel each phrase as a physical unit before counting individual beats. The tempo should be fast enough to feel like spinning but controlled enough that the metric shifts register clearly.