The song we know as “Tra La La” is an example of a “ländler,” a 3 beat song that accompanies a “1-2-3” ländler dance, which became popular in the late 18th century in Germany, Austria, German Switzerland and Slovenia. Originally a raucous partner dance that featured stamping and yodeling, when it moved into German dance halls in the 19th century it became smoother and slightly more refined. Our version is neither raucous nor refined, but it sure can be fun.
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