Dance Animations
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About September of 2018 I failed to find videos for some of the dances on the Santa Barbara Winter Dreams Ball, so I set out to make animations for them.
In general, when trying to learn a dance, I have found myself dissatisfied with most live videos of dances. Many are shot from angles which make seeing the whole dance difficult, or are shot with a camera which pans away just when you need to see what is happening. Some start showing dancers halfway through the dance which makes figuring the dance out difficult. A video shot from above with a fixed frame showing the entire dance for one (at least) minor set and a clear indication of who are the 1s and who the 2s, who are men and who are women is the best for teaching purposes. But these are few and far between. Of course animations can have their drawbacks too. An animation has the same requirements I mentioned for videos, but many animations fail to show other things like how dancers are oriented and when hands are clasped.
My animations do not display footwork. For most of these dance styles that is not an issue, but it might be a problem for Scottish Country Dance.
In my animations, dancers in the man’s role are displayed as rectangles, dancers in the woman’s role are displayed as ellipses. Each couple is drawn in its own color, however the border of each dancer indicates what role they currently play so the border color may change each time through the minor set.
Most of my animations play at 120 counts per minute, a few will play at other speeds if I know what their music suggests. The first time through the set most dances are slowed down so people can learn the figures more readily (music, if any, will not play for this slow set).
Few of my animations are set to music, but music for many of Gary Roodman’s dances was provided by and used with permission of Gary Roodman. The Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc. has also given me permission to the music of Bare Necessities in these animations. Animations set to music are marked with:
These animations are done to the best of my abilities, but I do make mistakes (I am especially prone to confusing right and left). If you find a mistake please mention it in a comment and (if I agree) I will do my best to fix it.
Most of my animations play at 120 counts per minute, a few will play at other speeds if suggested by their music. The first time through the set most dances are slowed down so people can learn the figures more readily (music, if any, will not play for this slow set).
Dancers in the man’s role are displayed as rectangles, dancers in the woman’s role are displayed as ellipses. Each couple is drawn in its own color, however the border of each dancer indicates what role they currently play so the border color may change each time through the minor set (a border color of black indicates the dancer is currently out).
English Country Dance | ||||
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1 is One and All Alone | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
2, Two, the Lily White Boys | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
3, Three, The Rivals | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
4 for the Gospel Makers | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
5 for the Symbols at Your Door | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
6 for the Six Proud Walkers | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
7 for the Seven Stars in the Sky | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
8 for the Music Makers | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
9 for the Nine Bright Shiners | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
10 for the Ten Commandments | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
11 for the 11 who went to Heaven | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Triple Minor | Animation |
12 for the Twelve Apostles | Fried de Metz Herman | 1994 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Accord for Pinewoods | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer, USA | Animation |
Adſon’s Saraband | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
After Dinner Maggot | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Alexander’s Birth Day | Gary Roodman | 2003 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
Algorhythms | Orly Krasner | 2008 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 2s Improper | Animation |
All Saints’ Day | David Ashworth | 1975 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Alterations | Johnſon | 1753 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Amarillis | Playford | 1670 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
An Early Frost | Philippe Callens | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Angels Unawares | Graham Christian | 2001 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Ani’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Circle | Animation |
Ann Arbor Hornpipe | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Anna’s Arrival | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Another Nancy’s Fancy | Pat Shaw | 1976 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Apley Houſe | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Apollo’s Hunt | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Argeers | Playford | 1651 | 2 Cpl Facing, PB | Animation |
Ashford Anniversary | Charles Bolton | 1986 | 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer, USA | Animation |
The Astonished Archaeologist | Philippe Callens | 1992 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Atossa’s Gift | Scott Higgs | 2017 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Audrey and Andrea | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Auretti’s Dutch Skipper | Rutherford | 1756 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Autumn Grove | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Autumn in Amherst | Philippe Callens | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Autumn Moon | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Autumn on the River | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Aye Me ~ Callens | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Aye Me ~ Sharp | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Band of Friends | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Bar-a-Bar | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Barbarini’s Tambourine | Walſh | 1745 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Bare Necessities | Pat Shaw | 1974 | 3 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Barham Down | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor Improper, PA | Animation |
Bartlett-Houſe | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor Improper, PA | Animation |
Bath Carnival | Thompſon | ~1777 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Baſhful Swain | Playford | ~1726 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Beauteous Grove | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1711 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Beggar Boy | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Bell Tower Bourée | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Bellamira (AAB) | Playford | 1689 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Bellamira (AABB) | Playford | 1689 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Belle of Amherst | Gary Roodman | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
The Belle of Greensboro | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Belle of Northampton | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Benjamin’s Birth Day | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Betty’s Celebration | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Birthday Branle | Gary Roodman | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Birthday Greetings | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Birthday Jubilee | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Triple Minor | Animation |
The Biſhop | Thompſom | 1780 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Black Cat | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Black Heath | Walſh | 1718 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Black Nag | Playford | 1657 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Blackheath | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Bloomſberry Market | Playford | 1703 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
The Boatman | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Bonnets So Blue | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Bonny Grey-Ey’d Morn | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1698 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Boring Meeting Maggot | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
Braes of Dornoch | Johnſon | 1753 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Braye’s Maggott | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Brighton Camp | English Traditional | ~1909 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Bring Me Flowers (3 Couples) | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 3 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Bring Me Flowers (5 Couples) | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Broom, The Bonny, Bonny Broom | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Bryon’s Boutade | Fried de Metz Herman | 1991 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Bury Fair | Playford | 1696 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Butterfly | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Buſkin | Playford | 1701 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Buſkin (3 Couple Longways) | Playford | 1701 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Buſkin (Duple) | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Cadger’s Caper | Gary Roodman | 1993 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Cadger’s Other Caper | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
California Sunshine | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
The Cambridge Waltz | Thompson | 1816 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Cambridge Waltz (Duple) | Thompson | 1816 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Camp House Hornpipe | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Candles in the Dark | Loretta Holz | 2006 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Capital Lads | Gary Roodman | 2012 | 6 Cpl Longways 4s, 5s, 6s Improper | Animation |
A Celt’s New Dance | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Square, USA | Animation |
Charlene’s Celebration | Gary Roodman | 2005 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Cheerily and Merrily | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Chelmsford Aſſembly | Johnſon | ~1753 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Chelſea Reach | Playford | 1657 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
Chestnut Farewell | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Cheſhire Rounds | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Cheſtnut | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Childgrove | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor Improper, PB | Animation |
Christine | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Chriſtchurch Bells | Playford | 1679 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Cockle ſhells (Bolton) | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Cockle ſhells (down) | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Cockle ſhells (Triple) | Playford | 1701 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Cockle ſhells (up) | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Cold Comfort | Gary Roodman | 2005 | 2 Cpl Facing 2s Improper, USA | Animation |
The Collier’s Daughter | Playford | 1718 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Collier’s Daughter (Triple) | Playford | 1718 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Come Let’s Be Merry | Playford | 1726 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Come with Voices Singing | Joseph Pimentel | ~2009 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Comical Fellow | Thompſon | 1776 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Coming and Going | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Coming and Going – Revisited | Gary Roodman | 2013 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Companions | Victor Skowronski | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
A Conceal’d Health | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Confeſſe, his Tune | Playford | 1651 | Custom Trios, PB | Animation |
Corelli’s Maggot | Cathy and John Millar | 1993 | Duple Minor, GEMS | Animation |
Cornish Waltz | J. Francis Carter | ~1993 | Duple Minor Improper, GEMS | Lngwys, Sic |
The Corporation | Thompſon | 1777 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Costumer’s Delight | Philippe Callens | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation | |
The Cotery ~ Skillern | Skillern | 1775 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Cottey Houſe | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Crabapple Lane | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Cressons | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Crimson Velvet | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Cuckolds all a Row | Lovelace Manuſcript | ~1649 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB | Animation |
Cynthia’s Waltz | David Macemon | ~1993 | 3 Cpl Longways, GEMS | Animation |
Dancing Across the Atlantic | Loretta Holz | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Dancing Wife | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Daphne | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Dargaſon | Playford | 1651 | Custom, PB | Animation |
De’il Take the Wars | Playford | 1721 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Dear Abby | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Designing Woman | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Designing Woman – Redesigned | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Devil’s Maggot | Diane Schmit | 1985 | Duple Minor, USA | Animation |
Dick’s (Alternate) Maggot | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Dick’s Maggot | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Don’t Go Yet | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Dorset Triumph | Thomas Watson | 1809 | Duple Minor | Animation |
A Double Duet | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Double Jubilee | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer, USA | Animation |
Dover Pier | Preſton | 1791 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Dovetail | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 2s Improper | Animation |
Dr. Vincent’s Delight | Charles Bolton | 1983 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Draper’s Maggot | Playford | 1706 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Drapers Gardens | Playford | 1706 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Draw Cupid Draw | Young | 1710 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Dreſſed Ship | Thompſon | 1774 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Drummer | Thompſon | 1757 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz | W.M. Cahuſac’s Annual Collection | 1801 | Triple Minor | Animation |
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz | W.M. Cahuſac’s Annual Collection | 1801 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Dunant House Waltz | Colin Hume | 1991 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Dunrobin Caſtle | Walſh | 1798 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Dunrobin Caſtle ~ Triple Minor | Walſh | 1798 | Triple Minor | Animation |
The Duſty Miller | John & William Neal | 1726 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Eaſt Indian | Thompſon’s Compleat Collection | 1783 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Eaſter Thurſday | Walſh | 1733 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Eaſter Tueſday | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Elizabeth | Colin Hume | 1996 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Elverton Grove | Walſh | 1712 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Emma Turns Three | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Three face Three | Lngwys, Sic |
Emma’s Waltz | Colin Hume | 2009 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Emperor of the Moon | Playford | 1690 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Epping Foreſt | Playford | 1670 | 3 Cpl Circle, USA, PB | Animation |
Excuſe Me | Playford | 1686 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Fain I Would | Playford | 1651 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
Fair and Softly | Playford | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Fair Ladies Palmer | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Fair Quaker of Deal | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Faithless Nancy Dawson | Anna Bidder | ~1936 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Fandango | Thompſon | 1774 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
The Fandango ~ Triple Minor | Thompſon | 1774 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Far Away | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Fast Friends | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 2 Cpl Longways, USA | Animation |
Father’s Day | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Felicity | Colin Hume | ~2002 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Fenterlarick | Joyce Walker | 1977 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Fine Companion | Playford | 1651 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
Fine Companions Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Fine Fiddler | Gary Roodman | 2018 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
The Fine Lady of Homewood | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The First Lady | Fried de Metz Herman | 1991 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Flora & Phaon | Walſh | 1718 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Flowers of Edinburgh ~ Sharp | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Flying Sorceress | Kalia Kliban | 2007 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Footprints in the Sand | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2009 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Fop’s Fancy | Walſh | 1715 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Forget Me Not | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Fostering Traditions | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Four Score and Ten | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Four Valentines | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Fourpence, Ha’penny, Farthing | Playford | 1709 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Foxfire | Steve Sargent | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Freeford Gardens | Kathryn & David Wright | 1980 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Fret and Rejoice | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
From Aberdeen | Playford | 1698 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Galopede | English Traditional | ~1909 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Gathering Peaſcods | Playford | 1651 | Circle, USA, PB | Animation |
General Grooviness of the Universe | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2014 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Gentleman’s Delight | Philippe Callens | 1998 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Geud Man of Ballangigh | Playford | 1696 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Gigue for Genny | Dan Herr | 1975 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
A Girl’s Best Friend | Fried de Metz Herman | 1988 | Duple Minor Improper, GEMS | Animation |
Goddeſſes | Lovelace Manuſcript | ~1649 | 4 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Going For Gold (4Cpl) | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 4 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper | Animation |
Going For Gold (6Cpl) | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 6 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s, 6s Improper | Animation |
Good Man of Antwerp | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer | Animation |
The Good Man of Cambridge | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Goodman Gigue | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
The Gooſe and Gridiron | Thompſon | 1768 | 3 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper, PA | Animation |
Graies Inne Maſke | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Grand Mother Circle | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Green Sleeves and Pudding Pies | Playford | 1686 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace | Playford | 1721 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace ~ Triple | Playford | 1721 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Greenwich Park | Playford | 1698 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Grimſtock | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
The Gypsy Round | Eric Leber | ~1975 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Halfe Hannikin | Playford | 1651 | Circle, PA | Lngwys, Sic |
Halfe Hannikin (Sharp) | Playford | 1651 | Circle, PA | Lngwys, Sic |
Halfway Measures | Scott Higgs | ~1993 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, GEMS | Animation |
Hambleton’s Round O | Playford | 1710 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Hand in Hand | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Handel with Care | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
Happily Emma After | Gary Roodman | 1999 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Happy Return | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Haste to the Wedding ~ Sharp #1 | English Traditional | ~1909 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Haste to the Wedding ~ Sharp #2 | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Haymakers | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Hazelfern Place | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2006 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Health | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
A Health to all Honeſt Men | Walſh | 1718 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Heartſeaſe | Playford | 1651 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB | Animation |
Heidenröslein | Pat Shaw | 1967 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
Helena | Colin Hume | 1988 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Helene’s Gavotte | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Henry’s Hornpipe | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Henry’s Other Hornpipe | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Hideaway | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Triple Minor | Animation |
The Highlander’s Humour | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1718 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Hit & Miſſe | Playford | 1651 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB | Animation |
The Hitchin Diamond | Colin Hume | 2017 | 4 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper | Animation |
Hoffedd Miss Hughes | Ian Hughes | 1999 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Holborn March | Wright | 1740 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Hole in the Wall | Playford | 1697 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Homecoming | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Honeysuckle Cottage | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Honeysuckle Cottage ~ Mod | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Hop Ground | Preſton | 1794 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Hop Ground ~ Laskie? | Preſton | 1794 | Duple Minor | Orig, Mod |
Horseplay | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
How Great is the Pleasure | Colin Hume | 2017 | Square | Animation |
Hudson Barn | Jacqueline Schwab & Charles Hammond | 1974 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Humours of Dublin | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Hunt the Squirrel ~ 1709 | Playford | 1709 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Hunt the Squirrel ~ 1909 | English Traditional | ~1909 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Hunt the Squirrel ~ Duple | Playford | 1709 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Hunſdon Houſe | Playford | 1657 | Square, PB | Animation |
Hyde Park | Playford | 1651 | Square, PB | Animation |
I Care Not for These Ladies | Kitty Creelman Skrobela | 1969 | Circle, Mixer, USA | Animation |
If all the World were Paper | Playford | 1651 | Square, USA, PA | Animation |
Impropriety | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 1999 | Duple Minor Impropriety | Animation |
In the Fields in Froſt and Snow | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Inauguration Day | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Indian Queen | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Indian Summer | Elizabeth Goosen | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Introduction | Fried de Metz Herman | 1996 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Invitation | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
The Inſtallation | Thompſon | 1772 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Iriſh Lamentation | Johnſon | ~1740 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
It’s a Draw | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Jack Pudding | Lovelace Manuſcript | ~1649 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Jack’s Health | Playford | 1679 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Jack’s Maggot | Thompſon’s Compleat Collection | 1702 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Jacob Hall’s Jig | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Jamaica ~ Cook | Playford | 1670 | 4 Cpl Longways 3s, 4s Improper | Animation |
Jamaica ~ Sharp | Playford | 1670 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Jenny Pluck Pears | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Circle, USA, PB | Animation |
Jensen’s Hornpipe | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 2s Improper | Animation |
John Tallis’s Canon | Pat Shaw | 1965 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Johnny’s Quadrille | Pat Shaw | ~1960 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
The Jovial Beggars | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Joy After Sorrow | Playford | 1710 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Joy(ce) of the Town | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Juice of Barley | Playford | 1689 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Jump at the Moon | D. Hamilton | ~2016 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Kelſterne Gardens | Playford | 1726 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Key to the Cellar | Jenny Beer | 2004 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Kill Him with Kindneß | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
King of Poland | Playford | 1698 | Duple Minor Improper, PA | Animation |
Kitty at the Door | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Kneeland Romp | Gary Roodman | 1987 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Knives and Forks | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Knives and Forks ~ Shapiro | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Lngwys, Sic |
Knole Park | Voight | 1809 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Ladies of the Vale | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Triple Minor | 9Cpl, 10Cpl, 11Cpl |
Laisteridge Lane | Gary Roodman | 1993 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Lambs on Green Hill | Dan Seppeler | 2011 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Land of Mist and Wonder | Gary Roodman | 2018 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Lathrop House | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Leading Man | Loretta Holz | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Leah’s Waltz | Fried de Metz Herman | 1989 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Leaps and Bounds | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Leather Lake Houſe | Henry Biſhop | 1788 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Leslie’s Valentine | Scott Higgs | 2001 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Levi Jackson Rag | Pat Shaw | 1974 | 5 Cpl Custom, Mixer | Animation |
Lichfield’s Ruby Surprise | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Lilli Burlero | Playford | 1690 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Long Odds | Preſton | 1791 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Longevity | Orly Krasner | 2000 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Look Park | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Lord Mayor’s Delight | Playford | 1697 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Lord of Carnarvon’s Jigg | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Lost and Found | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Love Always | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2013 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Love and a Bottle ~ Bray | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Love and a Bottle ~ Kynaſton | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1710 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Love’s Triumph ~ Bentley | Playford | 1710 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Love’s Triumph ~ Hume | Playford | 1710 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Love’s Triumph ~ Triple | Playford | 1710 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Lovely Nancy | Playford | 1690 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Lover’s Knot | Jim Kitch | 1993 | Duple Minor Improper, GEMS | Animation |
The Lover’s Luck | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Lull Me Beyond Thee | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways 3s, 4s Improper, USA, PB | Animation |
Lunar Eclipse | Elizabeth A. Snowdon | ~1989 | Duple Minor, GEMS | Animation |
Mad Robin | Playford | 1687 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Mage on a Cree | Playford | 1651 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
Maggie’s Waltz Square | Colin Hume | 2002 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
Maid Peeped out at the Window | Playford | 1651 | 6 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
The Maid’s Laſt Wiſh | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Maiden Lane | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Maids Morris | Playford | 1688 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Marching to Praetorius | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
The Margate Hoy | Thompſon | 1783 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Margherita’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Married Andrews | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mary K | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Matching Pair | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Matching Pair (Shortened) | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Maybe Mozart | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mayfair | Colin Hume | 1990 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
Memorial Day | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Square, USA | Animation |
Mendocino Redwood | Mary Devlin, Bob Fraley & Elizabeth Zekley | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Merry Boyce and Girls | Gary Roodman | 1999 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Merry Conceit | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Merry Salopians | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1718 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
The Merry, Merry Milkmaids | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Michedonia | Dan Blim | 2014 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Midnight Ramble | Thompſon | 1773 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Midwinter Maggot | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mike’s Health | Lynn Jensen | 2011 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mile of Smiles | Joseph Pimentel | 2012 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Minor Spaniard | Jenny Beer | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Miß Sayers’ Allemand | Budd | 1781 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Miß Spark’s Maggot | Johnſon | 1753 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Miß Spark’s Maggot ~ Triple | Johnſon | 1753 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Miſtreß Savage’s Whim | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Mock Hobby-Horſe | Playford | 1698 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Money in Both Pockets | Dance fan | 1792 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Money Muſk (ECD) | Werner/Preſton | 1785 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Moonflower | Susan Kevra | 2017 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mother Jones’ Jig | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mount Hills | Playford | 1721 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
A Mover and Shaker | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Adson’s Masque | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mr. Bach’s Gavotte | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Gibson | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Hume | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Sharp | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Shaw | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Chopin’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
Mr. Cosgill’s Delight | Walſh | 1728 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Mr. Ganiford’s Maggot | Pat Shaw | 1967 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Hamilton’s Inauguration | Joseph Pimentel | ~2006 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Handel’s Gigue | Gary Roodman | 1987 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Mr. Handel’s Rigaudon | Gary Roodman | 2003 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Mr. Iſaac’s Maggot | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Jensen’s Gift | Gary Roodman | 2005 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Mr. Maggot’s Beverage | Bob Green | ~2011 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mr. Roodman’s Fancy | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Mr. Roodman’s Fancy – Reexamined | Gary Roodman | 2004 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Mrs. Beveridge’s Triumph | Susan Amesse and Beverly Francis | 2004 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Mulberry Garden | Playford | 1670 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Muriel’s Measure | Colin Hume | 1996 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Nancy’s Fancy | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Neat, Mr. John | Nathaniel Kynaſton | ~1718 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Never Love Thee More | Playford | 1679 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
A New and Awful Dignity | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Triple Minor | Animation |
A New Beginning | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
New Friends | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
New Hampshire Nocturne | Gary Roodman | 2012 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
New Room at Scarborough | 1748 | Duple Minor | Animation | |
New Year’s Day in the Morning | Univerſal Magazine | 1755 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Newcaſtle | Playford | 1651 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
News From Tripoly | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Night Cap | Marjorie Heffer & William Porter | 1932 | Square | Animation |
Nina’s Smile | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Noneſuch | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
Noneſuch (II) | Playford | 1697 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Northdown Waltz | Goulding | 1820 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
O, Susato | Victor Skowronski | 2000 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Old Batchelor | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Old Friends | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Old Hob | Walſh | 1719 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Old Muscles Grumble | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Old Wife Behind The Fire | John & William Neal | ~1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Once a Night | Thompſon | 1774 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Orange Nan | Walſh | 1713 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Oranges and Lemons | Playford | 1657 | Square, USA, PB | Animation |
Ore Boggy | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Orleans Baffled | Playford | 1728 | Triple Minor, PB | Animation |
Our Cheers | Gary Roodman | 1987 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA | Animation |
Parſon upon Dorothy | Playford | 1652 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PA | Animation |
Passages | Kalia Kliban | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Paul’s Alley | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Peace and Plenty | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Perennial Friends | Gary Roodman | 2005 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Peter & Peggy | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Phyſical Snob | Unknown | ~1800 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
The Pilgrim | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Playing (in) the Field | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
Pleaſures of the Town | Thompſon | 1777 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Pluck Me a Fig | Anna Rain | 2011 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Pop Goes The Weasel | Hillgrove | 1857 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Pop Goes The Weasel – Porter | Jas. W. Porter | 1853 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Pop Goes The Weasel ~ Sharp #1 | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Pop Goes The Weasel ~ Sharp #2 | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Portabella | Walſh | 1715 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Potter’s Wheel | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2009 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Prince of Westborough | Paula Kelley | 2006 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Prince William of Glo’s’ter’s Waltz | Preſton | 1801 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Princeß 1701 | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Princeß 1721 | Playford | 1721 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Promise of Spring | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Puck’s Deceit | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 1997 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Punch-Bowl | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Purſuit | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Queen’s Jig | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
A Quick Romp in the Hey | Gary Roodman | 2003 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper | Animation |
Quite Carr-ied Away | Pat Shaw | 1976 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Rafe’s Waltz | Victor Skowronski | 1996 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Ragg | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Rakes of Rocheſter | Walſh | 1748 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Ramblin’ Rosie | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Lines of Four Improper | Animation |
Ramſgate Aſſembly | Thomas Budd | 1795 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Rebecka Ridinghoode | Walſh | 1713 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Red and all Red | Merry Lad | 1753 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Red-Houſe | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Redwood Romp | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Renewal | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
A Retiring Fellow | Gary Roodman | 1999 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Return to Laisteridge Lane | Gary Roodman | 2003 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Ribbon Dance | English Traditional | ~1909 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Room for Ramblers | Walſh | 1712 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Round | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Round About Our Coal Fire | Bride | 1766 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Row Well, Ye Mariners | Playford | 1651 | Circle, Mixer, PA | Lngwys, Sic |
Rowena’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Roſamond’s Pond | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Rufty Tufty | Playford | 1651 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB | Animation |
Sadler’s Wells | Walſh | 1733 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Saint Margaret’s Hill | Playford | 1713 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Sally in our Alley | Walſh | 1719 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Sapphire Sea | Christine Robb | 2015 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Sarah | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Scotch Cap | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
The Scotch Morris | Wright | 1719 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Sea Captain’s Wife | Judee Schumacher | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Sellenger’s Round | Playford | 1670 | Circle, USA, PB | Animation |
Set For Spring | Joseph Pimentel | 2015 | Duple Minor, USA | Animation |
Severn Bore | Fried de Metz Herman | 1977 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Shandy Hall | George Middleton | 1977 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Shepherd’s Holiday | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB | Animation |
The Shrewſbury Laſſes | Peter Thompſon | 1765 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Shropſhire Laß | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1710 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
The Sidewinder | Kalia Kliban | 2007 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA | Animation |
The Siege of Limerick | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Signs of Spring | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Silver Lining | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Square, Mixer | Animation |
Sion Houſe | Playford | 1686 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Sir Roger de Coverly | Wilson | 1816 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Sir Watkin’s Jig | Univerſal Magazine | 1749 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Slaughter Houſe | Playford | 1702 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Softly Good Tummas | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1718 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
A Solstice Snow | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Soulton Jigg | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
A Southern Gentleman | Loretta Holz | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Spaniard ~ Thompſon | Thompſon | 1777 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Spaniſh Jigg | Playford | 1695 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Spanyard | Playford | 1651 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Speed the Plough | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Sperantsa | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
Splash in the Puddle | Howard P. Slosek | ~1993 | Duple Minor Improper, GEMS | Animation |
The Splendid Shilling | Unknown | ~1800 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Spring Allegro | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
St. Catherine | Playford | 1701 | Duple Minor | Animation |
St. Martin’s Lane | Playford | 1696 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Step and Fetch Her | English Traditional | ~1909 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Stephanie’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Stepping Stones | Tom Cook | 1993 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Stockport Assembly | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Storrow House | Ed Wilfert | ~1993 | Duple Minor, GEMS | Animation |
Stowe Hall | Preſton | 1791 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Stride Stately | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Sun Aſſembly | Thompſon | 1757 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Sunlight through Draperies | Tom Roby | 2002 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Swift and Quickly | Gary Roodman | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer, USA | Animation |
Tambourine Dance | Walſh | 1742 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Tempest Jig | Gary Roodman | 2018 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Tennessee Dawn | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Terpsícourante | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Terpsícourante Alternate | Gary Roodman | 2011 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Three Coney Walk | Young | 1726 | Triple Minor | 9Cpl, 10Cpl, 11Cpl |
Three Meet or The Pleasures of the Town | English Traditional | ~1909 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Tink-A-Tink | English Traditional | ~1909 | Triple Minor | Animation |
A Toast to the Fiddler | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Tom Jones | Gentlemen’s Magazine | 1750 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
The Touchſtone | Thompſon | 1780 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
A Trip to Amsterdam | Philippe Callens | 1989 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Trip to Ashville | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 5 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Trip to Chippenham | Gary Roodman | 2011 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Trip to Erin | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
Trip to Greene | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, GEMS | Animation |
A Trip to Kilburn | Playford | 1718 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Trip to Komodo | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Trip to Paris | Walſh | 1711 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Trip To Richmond | Kate Riley | 1956 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Trip to Stonington | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Trip to Stonington – Revisited | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
A Trip to the Jubilee | John Eſſex | 1701 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Trip to the Manors | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
A Trip to Town-O | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 2005 | Duple Minor Improper | Lngwys, Sic |
Trip to Tunbridge | Preſton | 1793 | 3 Cpl Longways, PB | Animation |
Trip to Woodstock | Don Bell | 2001 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Triple Play | Gary Roodman | 2020 | Triple Minor | 9Cpl, 10Cpl, 11Cpl |
The Triumph | Thomas Watson | 1809 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Triumph ~ Sharp | Thomas Watson | 1809 | Triple Minor | Animation |
True Kit | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Turn of the Tide | Ron Coxall | 1999 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Turning by Threes | Gary Roodman | 2003 | 3 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Turning of the Year | Mike Richardson | 1998 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Turning Point | Gary Roodman | 2000 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Twenty-Something | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 2 Cpl Facing, USA | Animation |
Unionville Square | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Square | Animation |
Up With Aily | Playford | 1651 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Upon the Morning Breeze | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper, USA | Animation |
Vain Belinda | Johnſon | 1742 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Valentine’s Day | Playford | 1683 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Vaughan’s Ramble | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1711 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Vermont Friends | Philippe Callens | 2000 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Village Brawl | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA | Animation |
Vivaldi in Paradise | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Volpony | Walſh | 1712 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Wa Is Me, What Mun I Do? | Playford | 1698 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Waggoner | Thompſon | 1783 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Wakefield Hunt | Thompſon | 1779 | Triple Minor, PA | 9Cpl, 10Cpl, 11Cpl |
Waltham Abbey | Playford | 1697 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Walton Abbey | Playford | 1697 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Waters of Holland | Pat Shaw | 1989 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer, USA | Animation |
We Meet Again | Jenna Simpson | 2013 | Duple Minor | Animation |
We Won’t Go Home Until Morning | English Traditional | ~1909 | Duple Minor | Animation |
We’ll Wed and We’ll Bed | Playford | 1710 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
The Wedding of Mai and David | Gary Roodman | 1995 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Weekend in Wilton | Susan and Tom Amessé | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Welcome to Winter | Gary Roodman | 2009 | 4 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper | Animation |
Well Done Jack | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1718 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Well Hall | Playford | 1679 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Westchester Assembly | Gary Roodman | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA | Animation |
Whately Barn | Gary Roodman | 2005 | Duple Minor | Animation |
The Whirligig | Playford | 1651 | 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA | Animation |
Whiskey Before Dinner | Gary Roodman | 2008 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Whiſkers | Walſh | 1713 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Wibsey Roundabout | Gary Roodman | 1996 | 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Wiesler’s Romp | Gary Roodman | 2020 | 4 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper | Animation |
Winter Dreams | Gary Roodman | 1996 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Winter Solstice | Wendy Crouch | 1998 | 5 Cpl Centered Square | Animation |
A Winter’s Day | Gary Roodman | 2009 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Wives’ Victory | Thomas Bray | 1699 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
The Woodcock | Gary Roodman | 2015 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer | Animation |
Wooden Shoes | Playford | 1703 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Woodlands Waltz | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Becket CCW | Lngwys, Sic |
The Woodshed | Lise Dyckman, Jim Saxe, Nancy Gaugh and Alan Winston | 2012 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Woodſtock Park | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1711 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Wooing Mairi | Scott Higgs | 1986 | 3 Cpl Longways 1s Improper, GEMS | Animation |
Worth the Wait | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
The Wrights of Lichfield | Gary Roodman | 1999 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Yellow Stockings | John & William Neal | 1726 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Young Damon’s Flight | Nathaniel Kynaſton | 1717 | 3 Cpl Longways, PA | Animation |
Zephyrs and Flora | Walſh | 1715 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
Contredanse | ||||
La Boulangère | Campbell | 1805 | 6 Cpl Circle, PA | Animation |
The Female Saylor | Feuillet | 1706 | Duple Minor, PB | Animation |
La Gavre | Pierre Trappeniers | 1777 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Jacque Latin | G. Willſim | 1755 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
Les Manches Vertes | Feuillet | 1706 | Duple Minor, PA | Animation |
American Country Dance | ||||
British Sorrow | Saltator | 1807 | Triple Minor, CC | Animation |
Calais Sally | Griffith | 1808 | Duple Minor, CC | Animation |
Careless Sally | Griffith | 1808 | Triple Minor, CC | Animation |
Chorus Jig (duple) | Traditional | Duple Minor, CC | Animation | |
Chorus Jig (triple) | Traditional | Triple Minor, CC | Orig, Mod | |
Christmas Hornpipe | Traditional | Duple Minor, CC | Animation | |
The Cotery ~ Richmond | Richmond | 1797 | Triple Minor, PA | Animation |
Money Muſk (Contra 24 Improper) | Werner/Preſton | 1785 | Triple Minor 1s Improper | Animation |
Money Muſk (Contra 24bars) | Werner/Preſton | 1785 | Triple Minor, CC | Animation |
Money Muſk (Contra 32bars) | Werner/Preſton | 1785 | Triple Minor, CC | Animation |
Petronella ~ Contra | Traditional | Duple Minor, CC | Animation | |
Rory O’More | Traditional | Duple Minor, CC | Animation | |
Sarah’s Waltz Mixer | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Three’s Company | Gary Roodman | 2015 | Square of Trios | Animation |
Virginia Reel | Traditional | 5-8 Cpl Longways | Animation | |
Witches’ Reel | Traditional | ~1870 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Young Widow | John Griffiths | 1788 | Triple Minor, PA, CC | Animation |
Scottish Country Dance | ||||
Alan J. Smith | Andrew Smith | 2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Anderson’s Rant | Anonymous | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
The Auld Grey Cat ~ Boyd | Iain Boyd | 1992 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Australian Ladies | Robert Campbell | 1967 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Aviator | Carola Fischer | 2018 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Back O’ Bennachie | John M. Duthie | ~1930 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Balmoral Strathspey | John A. Charles | 1963 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
The Bees of Maggieknockater | John Drewry | 1977 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Best Set in the Hall | Helen Greenwood | 2010 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Blue Bonnets | Anonymous | 1926 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bohemian Reflections | Holgar Schuckelt | 2017 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Bonnie Tree | Romaine Butterfield | 2010 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bow Fiddle Rock | John Drewry | 2000 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bratach Bàna | John Drewry | 1968 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bridge of Allan | Barry Skelton | 1996 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bridge of Nairn | Robert Bremner | 1945 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bruce Frazer of Strathkinness | Linda C Gaul | 2013 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Bruce’s Men | Roy Goldring | 2002 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Butterscotch and Honey | Jean Alexander | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation | |
A Capital Jig | Tine E Mackay | 2009 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Carlin’s Cairn | Jean Attwood | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
Catch the Wind | Romaine Butterfield | 2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Celtic Cross | Derek Haynes | 1991 | Square | Animation |
Chased Lovers | Tim Wilson | 2015 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The College Hornpipe | W. Boag | 1797 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Cranberry Tart | Terry Glasspool | 1999 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Craven Jig | Derek Haynes | 1998 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Crummy Reel | Torfason | 1997 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Cumbrae Reel | RSCDS Book 28 | 1977 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Davy Nick Nack | Robert M. Campbell | 1976 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The De’il Amang the Tailors | Unknown | 1947 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Delvine Side | William Campbell | 1926 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
A Diamond for Belfast | Marilyn Watson | 2006 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Double Trouble Triangles | Judith Kowalczik | 2016 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Eileen Watt’s Reel | John Wilkinson | 2005 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Eileen Watt’s Strathspey | Lewis N. Derrick | 2005 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Fair Donald | Unknown | 1979 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Ferla Mor | John Drewry | 1981 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The First Rain of Spring | Wouter Joubert | 2015 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Flowers of Edinburgh | Anonymous | 1924 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Forty and Counting | Malcolm Brown | 2016 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Fusilier’s Dream | Carol McQuilling | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
Gaelforce Wind | Derek Haynes | 1996 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
General Stuart’s Reel | Castle Menzies | 1749 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Granville Market | Elinor M Vandegrift | 2010 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Haste to the Wedding | RSCDS Book 25 | 1970 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Hooper’s Jig | Anonymous | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
In Mr. McGregor’s Garden | Audrey Ramsay Prest | 2016 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Inimitable Derek | Roy Goldring | 2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
It’s About Time | Elaine Brunken | 2013 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
It’s Nae Bother | Derek Haynes | 1998 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Itchy Feet | John Walton | 2014 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
J. B. Milne | Hugh Foss | 1954 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
John Cass | Peter Avery | 2015 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
John McAlpin | Hugh Foss | 2007 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Jubilee Jig | RSCDS | 1973 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Kissing Bridge | Romaine Butterfield | 2013 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Lady Lucy Ramsay | Unknown | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
The Lantern of the North | John Drewry | 1977 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Lazy Piper | Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett | 1996 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Legacy | Iain Goddard | ~2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Library of Birmingham | Kenneth J Reid | 2015 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
MacDonald of Keppoch | Chris Ronald | 2015 | Square | Animation |
MacDonald of the Isles | Derek Haynes | 1991 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Machine without Horses | David Rutherford | 1938 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Many Happy Returns ~ Briscoe | Melbourne Briscoe | 1995 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Merry Bee | Los Angeles RSCDS 50th Aniversary | 2016 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Miss Jane Muirhead of Dunsmuir | Tom Winter | 2000 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan | Roy Goldring | 2000 | 5 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Miss Milligan’s Strathspey | Golden Jubilee Dances | 2003 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Montgomeries’ Rant | Anon. (Castle Menzies) | 1749 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Monymusk | Preston | 1786 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Mrs. Stewart’s Jig | Frans Ligtmans | 1988 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Napier’s Index | Brian Charlton | 2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Orwell Lodge Strathspey | Ian Brookbank | 2012 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Paisley Weavers | Derek Haynes | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper | Animation |
Petronella | Traditional | 1924 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Postie’s Jig | Roy Clowes | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation | |
The Provost Wynd | Roy Goldring | 2010 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Rambling Pitchfork | Iain Boyd | 1987 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Redwood Arbor | Bob McMurtry | 2005 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Reel of the 51st Division | Atkinson | 1940 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Rendez-vous à Vichy | Aliénor Latour | 2016 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Rennie’s Rant | Los Angeles RSCDS 50th Aniversary | 2016 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Rory O’More | Traditional | 1924 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Round and Roundabout | Heiko Schmidt | 2015 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Saint Andrew’s Fair | Roy Goldring | 1980 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Scottish Ramble | Traditional | 1929 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Silver Strathspey | Moira Stacey | 1967 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Spark o’ Water | Maggie & Duncan Keppie | ~2007 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Sparkling Sixty | Jennifer Kelly | 2007 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
A Summer Meeting | Irene Townshend | 2014 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Tap the Barrel | Sue Burridge | 2014 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
A Tribute to Peter McBryde | Louis Emslie | 2008 | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation |
La Triomphe | Thomas Watson | 1809 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Trip To Gretna Green | Unknown | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation | |
Trip to Timber Ridge | Linda Henderson | 2012 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Twa Rogueish E’en | John Drewry | 1967 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Warren | Robb Quint | 2007 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Wee Nothin’ | Elaine Brunken | 2013 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Welcome to Dufftown | Jessie Stuart | 1987 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Well Done Jack (Scottish) | Nathaniel Kynaston | 1718 | 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
The Westminster Reel | Jeremy Hill | 2005 | 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set | Animation |
Square Dance | ||||
Dip and Dive | Richard Kraus | 1956 | Square | Animation |
Independence Day | Darren Gallina | Square, Mixer | Animation | |
Swing Like Thunder | Richard Kraus | 1956 | Square | Animation |
Contra Dance | ||||
40 Years of Penguin Pam | Seth Tepfer | ~2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Air Pants | Lisa Greenleaf | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Always Love Contra | Jacqui Grennan | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Orig, Mod |
And Now, the Fourcast | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
Anna Turns Five | Gary Roodman | 2012 | 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer | Animation |
Another Cure For The Claps | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Improper | Orig, Mod | |
Appetizer | Scott Higgs | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Becky’s Becket | David Zinkin | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
The Beekeepers’ Dream | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Boiling Mud (mod) | Greg Bryne | Duple Minor Improper | Orig, Mod | |
Bouncing Back Again | Eric Black | 2010 | Duple Minor Becket CCW | Animation |
Butterfly Reel | Eric Black | 2002 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Buzzsaw Reel | Herbie Gaudreau | ~1957 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
California Twirlin’ | Janet Levatin | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Chinese New Year | Chris Page | 2010 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Coconut Cream Pie | Lynn Ackerson | Four face Four | Animation | |
Cranky Ingenuity | Bill Olson | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Crazy Nella | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Cure For The Claps | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
The David Circle | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Duple Minor Lines of Four Improper | Sic |
Debbie’s Dilemma | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Double Allemande | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Short Waves Improper | Animation |
Double Circle | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Double Mud Pig | Rick Mohr | 2012 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Dudley’s Reel | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Custom, Mixer | Sic |
Easy Schmeezy | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Emerald Isle | Gary Roodman | 1999 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Equal Opportunity | Jeff Spiro | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Fast Living | David Kirchner | Four face Four | Animation | |
First Hey | Paul Balliet | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Flapjack Express | Joseph Pimentel | Duple Minor Short Waves Improper | Animation | |
Flying Buttress | Jean Gorrindo | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Forgotten Treasure | Beth Parkes | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Four for Four | Gary Roodman | 2018 | Four face Four | Animation |
Fuerst Things Fuerst | Will Mentor | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Galax | Cary Ravitz | 2008 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Golden Gate | Jacqui Grennan | 2017 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Golden Gate (Marr) | Jacqui Grennan | 2017 | Duple Minor Improper | Orig, Mod |
The Good Life | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Grand Square Contra | Jacob Bloom | Four face Four | Animation | |
Greetings | Toni Barone | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Heartbeat Contra | Don Flaherty | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Heyallemande | Jim Hemphill | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Hocus Pocus | Lisa Greenleaf | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Hoedown on the Down Low | Jean Gorrindo | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Hopkinton Lasses | Gary Roodman | 2012 | Duple Minor Indecent | Animation |
Hume Fogg Reel | Susan Kevra | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
I-95 Blues | Rich Goss & Chuck Abell | Duple Minor Short Waves Improper | Animation | |
Jacqui’s Dolphin Yey | Seth Tepfer | 2018 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Jealous Sally | Keith Hunt | 1970 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Johnson City Circle | Gary Roodman | 2000 | 5 Cpl Circle | Animation |
Joyride | Erik Weberg | 2007 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Just Passing Through | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Three face Three | Lngwys, Sic |
Keys in the Fridge | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Kindred Spirits | Chris Page | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Kindred Spirits (variant) | Chris Page | Duple Minor Becket | Orig, Mod | |
Kylie’s Homecoming | Jean Gorrindo | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Labor of Love | Kathy Anderson | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Little Bug Reel | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Lizzie’s Delight | Dave Colstock | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Loon on the Lake | Nathaniel Jack | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Mad For You | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Short Waves Improper | Animation |
Mad Robin in Love | Greg Frock | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Madly Madly | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Manga Tak | Ron Buchanan | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Marshmallows in Flight | Rich Goss | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Mary Ann’s Waltz | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Matthew Just In Time | David Kaynor | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Mevagissey Car Park | Gary Roodman | 2011 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
Mevagissey Car Park ~ Revisited | Gary Roodman | 2012 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
Microcasmic | Ann Fallon | 3 Cpl Longways | Animation | |
Midwest Folklore | Orace Johnson | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Misunderstood Loon | Nathaniel Jack | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Orig, Mod |
A Mooed Point | Erik Hoffman | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
More Madness | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Mrs. Saxton’s Magic Carpet Ride | Wendy Graham | 2010 | Duple Minor Lines of Four Improper | Animation |
New England Sweethearts | Linda Leslie | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
The New Wood Floor | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor Lines of Four Improper | Animation |
Now We Are Four | Eric Weberg | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Old Time Elixer #2 | Linda Leslie | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
One Hundred | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Oxford Hill Stomp | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Three face Three | Lngwys, Sic |
Please Don’t Call Me Surely | Lynn Ackerson | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Portland Fancy | Traditional | Four face Four, CC | Lngwys, Sic | |
Poussette Reflection | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Poussettronella | Charlie Abell | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Queen of Heart | Gary Roodman | 1992 | Duple Minor | Animation |
Ramsay Chase | Joseph Pimentel | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Rational Reel | Gary Roodman | 1987 | Quadruple Minor Becket | Animation |
Rattlesnake Rag | Jeff Spiro | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Read Between The Lines | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Rise and Run | Gary Roodman | 1987 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
Roll ‘N Go | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Rolling Shadow | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Saturday Night Fever | Erik Hoffman | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Say “I Do” | Gary Roodman | 2005 | 4 Cpl Becket, Mixer | Animation |
Scooter | Tom Hinds | Duple Minor Becket CCW | Animation | |
Slide and Slam | AmWeek Choreography Wkshp | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Social Symmetry | Gary Roodman | 2012 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
Sparkle | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Spinner’s Delight | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Spring Blooms | Linda Leslie | Four face Four | Animation | |
Square Line Special | Gary Roodman | 1987 | 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper | Animation |
Star Trek | Mike Richardson | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
String of Swings | Rick Mohr & Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Short Waves Improper | Animation | |
Sunset Limited | Rick Mohr | 2007 | Duple Minor Becket CCW | Animation |
Sunwize | Kalia Kliban | 2011 | Circle, Mixer | Animation |
A Sure Thing | Chris Page | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Take the Gent | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Take the Lady | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
The Tempest | Traditional | ~1882 | Tempest, CC | Animation |
There is no Way to Peace; Peace is the Way | Erik Hoffman | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
There You Go | Sue Rosen | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
There’s your Shadow | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
Tica Tica Timing | Dean Snipes | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Tilt-A-Whirl | Martha Wild | Duple Minor | Animation | |
To Have and to Hold | Don Flaherty | Duple Minor Becket CCW | Animation | |
Top of the Deck | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Trip to Lambertville | Steve Zakon-Anderson | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
Triple Play ~ Ceder | Vic Ceder | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Turns Galore | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Two Hands Here, Two Hands There | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Two Steps Forward | Chris Page | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Waiting on the Corner | Gary Roodman | 1992 | 4 Cpl Becket | Animation |
The Wedding Ring | Erik Hoffman | Circle, Mixer | Animation | |
What Goes Around Comes Around | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
What the Hey? | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Whirl and Chase | Vic Ceder | 2019 | Duple Minor Becket | Animation |
Will You Dance With Me? | Seth Tepfer | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Winter in Summerland | Jeff Spero & James Hudson | Duple Minor Becket | Animation | |
Wizard’s Walk | Ruth Unger | 1993 | Duple Minor Improper, GEMS | Animation |
Woven Waves | Cary Ravitz | 1999 | Duple Minor Improper | Animation |
You’re among Friends | Bob Isaacs | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
The Zen of Dance | Chris Page | Duple Minor Improper | Animation | |
My dances | ||||
Mine | ||||
Caveat saltator: The dances I have written were attempts to explore weird ideas that struck me, rather than to be good dances. Some of them require a fair knowledge of both square dancing and contra dancing and as such are probably not suitable to most dancers. | ||||
Circular Storm | George Williams | 2019 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Contra in a Teacup | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Animation |
Contra Relay | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Animation |
Double Progression Triple Minor | George Williams | 2020 | Triple Minor | Animation |
Hey is for Humpbacks | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Lngwys, Sic |
Hey is for Humpbacks — Jacqui’s version | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Orig, Mod, Sic |
Mirror Test | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Animation |
Promenheyde | George Williams | 2019 | Four face Four | Orig, Mod |
Tricks of the Mirror | George Williams | 2019 | 4 Cpl Longways | Animation |
Sword Dancing | ||||
SB Revels | 2018 | Video | ||
Demo at ECD | 2020 | Video | ||
Right over Left Lock | 2018 | Animation |
6 for the Six Proud Walkers
by Fried de Metz Herman published in 1994, Duple Minor Improper 106cpm, 32bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
The tune, called Fried’s Triumph, was composed by John Stapledon. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Accord for Pinewoods
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer, USA 109cpm, J48bars
The tune also named Accord for Pinewoods was composed by Tom Siess in 1998. It was performed by Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) and comes from the album New Friends.
Adſon’s Saraband
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, PB 116cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
The tune is The New Exchange which was composed about 1660, and was performed by Brett Larsen.
I.A1 | 1-8 | Partners lead up a double and fall back, then set and turn single |
I.A2 | 1-8 | That again, up a double and fall back, set and turn single |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Men face out, out a double, turn, return |
5-8 | Men set to partners and turn single (partners do not set) | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | Women face out, out a double, turn, return |
5-8 | Women set to partners and turn single (partners do not set) | |
II.A1 | 1-2 | Men face down, women up, forward and left a double into a line in center (men below women) |
3-4 | Fall back a double, backward and left, to opposite side | |
5-8 | Partners face, set, turn single | |
II.A2 | 1-8 | That again to go back home, men face up, women down, into lines, cross, set turn single |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Half mirror hey on the sides, 1s start in center going down |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | Half mirror hey, 1s start in center going up |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Men face out, all forward two doubles, men turn right to face partners |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | M1+M3, W1+W3, M2+W2 forward a double to meet and fall back |
5-8 | Same pairings, two hand turn end facing partners | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Partners balance back, and change places |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | 1s take right hands, lead down to bottom, 2s then 3s following |
5-8 | Take promenade hold, cast left (as couples) lead up to original places |
After Dinner Maggot
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Triple Minor 109cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called After Dinner Maggot, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Doug Creighton, Gene Murrow, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea, and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Alexander’s Birth Day
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, 2 Cpl Facing, USA 106cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Alta Vittoria, was composed by F. Caroso and performed by Doug Creighton, Erica Morse, Gene Murrow, Naomi Morse, and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
All Saints’ Day
by David Ashworth published in 1975, Duple Minor 95cpm, 24bars
The tune, called Chestnut, was published by Playford with a dance of the same name in 1651. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Amarillis
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1670, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 128bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
This dance has an unusual format. For one thing the musical repeat is only AB (rather than AABB), but more importantly the dance has an introduction and a closer with an alternating figure repeated ad lib.
The one video I saw of this dance removed the twirl from the intro/closer and replaced it with the women setting and falling back (complementary to what the men did previously).
Angels Unawares
by Graham Christian published in 2001, Duple Minor 123cpm, 16bars
The tune, called The Streams of Lovely Nancy, is a traditional one. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Ani’s Waltz
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Circle 126cpm, W32bars
The tune also named Ani’s Waltz and was composed by Charlene Thomson © 2005. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Another Nancy’s Fancy
by Pat Shaw published in 1976, Duple Minor 95cpm, 36bars
Nancy’s Fancy is the name of a dance which Cecil Sharp recorded and published in The Country Dance Book Part 1 in 1909. The dance being one of the few Country Dances still being danced in England at that time.
An alternative interpretation is that this is a dance for another Nancy (Nancy Langstaff of Pinewoods).
The tune was composed by Pat Shaw for the dance and shares the name. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Apley Houſe
by Playford published in 1702, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
Music performed by Brett Larsen.
A1 | 1-4 | Two men join hands, fall back a double, come forward turning single right |
A2 | 1-4 | Women, the same |
B1 | 1-2 | Right hands across star, half |
3-4 | Face partners and turn single | |
B2 | 1-4 | 2s cast down to meet in the center, as the 1s lead and cast onto the ends of a line of 4 |
C | 1-4 | Up a double, and back bending the line (everyone unprogressed, improper) |
5-8 | 1s cross and cast down as 2nd man leads partner up and across |
Apollo’s Hunt
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, Duple Minor Improper 113cpm, J48bars
The tune is called La Chasse do Apollon (French for Apollo’s Hunt) and was composed by Amerant and performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Argeers
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 2 Cpl Facing, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A1 | 1-4 | Forward a double, take two hands with opposite, slip away and back, pass opposite right to face partner |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn once and a half | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Opposite two hand turn once and a half while moving clockwise to original place |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn once | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Men change as women balance back |
3-4 | Women change | |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | Women change as men balance back |
3-4 | Men change | |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Lead opposite out a double, fall back and face partner |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Fall back with partner and come forward |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single, end facing opposite | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | Four slip steps, men right, women left, women in front |
3-4 | Four slip steps back | |
5-8 | Two hand turn opposite | |
II.B2 | 1-8 | Women forward to meet and fall back as men figure 8 beginning counter-clockwise around opposite |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Half poussette with opposite, men push |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Half poussette with opposite, men push |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | M1+W2 cast, partners follow, loop away and back home |
5-8 | W1+M2 cast, partners follow, loop away and back home | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Face opposite, two changes of a circular hey |
5-6 | Two hand turn partner to end in a line facine presence, 2s on left | |
7-8 | Step forward and honour presence |
Ashford Anniversary
by Charles Bolton published in 1986, 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer, USA 124cpm, 20bars
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
The tune, Ungaresca, was published by Phalese in 1583. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
I | 5-8 | Lines face, fall back a double and advance |
II.A | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Left shoulder siding |
III.A | 1-4 | Arm right |
III | 5-8 | Arm left |
B1 | 1-4 | Set on right diagonal then cross, while others trade places |
5-6 | Turn single right | |
B2 | 1-2 | Set to new partner |
3-6 | Two hand turn new partner once and a half |
Atossa’s Gift
by Scott Higgs published in 2017, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
Most people seem to leave out the turn single after the right hand star.
Audrey and Andrea
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 3 Cpl Longways 113cpm, SJ32bars
The tune, also called Audrey and Andrea, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Autumn Moon
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor 97cpm, 32bars
Music composed by Rebecca King and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest, Aldo Fabrizi and comes from the album Good Friends.
Aye Me ~ Callens
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Phillipe Callens
Based largely on Sharp’s interpretation of 1916 this cleans up a number of difficulties. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qBdwFOu-WI
Aye Me ~ Sharp
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
I cannot make good sense of Sharp’s instructions (nor Playford’s nor those in The Playford Ball. In B5&B6 (Part 3), Sharp says “1st man with right hand take 4th man (in second place) by left hand, change places, both moving counter-clockwise”. I have to have M1 (and W1) dancing backwards to follow this instructions. While this might be what is intended it seems unlikely.
The Playford Ball adds the notation “(as in a gypsy)” but in a gypsy both would use the same hand, so I can’t make sense of that either.
Playford’s original text is similar to Sharp’s (or vice-versa) and is no additional help.
Phillipe Callens has an interpretation which I much prefer where the 4s gate the 1s.
This is one of Cecil Sharp’s attempts to understand siding.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and fall back |
5-8 | Men fall back, women fall back, both forward turning single | |
I.A2 | 1-8 | That again (up a double and back, fall back, turn single) |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Top and bottom couples cast to middle and change with partner (middles lead to ends) |
5-6 | The same people cast back to ends and cross | |
7-8 | Neighbor two hand turn | |
I.B2 | 1-8 | That again (new ends cast, cross, cast, neighbor two hands half) |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Set right and honour and change with partner by the left |
5-8 | Men fall back, women fall back, both forward turning single | |
II.A2 | 1-8 | That again (Set, honour and change, fall back, turn single) |
II.B1 | 1-2 | All face up: 1s+3s slip out four steps, 2s+4s slip in to meet |
3-4 | 1s+3s fall back, 2s+4s forward | |
5-6 | 1s+3s slip in, 2s+4s slip out | |
7-8 | 1s+3s forward, 2s+4s fall back | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | All face down: 1s+3s slip out four steps, 2s+4s slip in to meet |
3-4 | 1s+3s fall back, 2s+4s forward | |
5-6 | 1s+3s slip in, 2s+4s slip out | |
7-8 | 1s+3s forward, 2s+4s fall back all end home | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right arming once and a half |
5-8 | Men fall back, women fall back, both forward turning single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left arming once and a half |
5-8 | Men fall back, women fall back, both forward turning single | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | End couples lead in (to meet other end), opposite pass through and partner pass through, middles cast to nearest end |
5-6 | M1 with right hand clasp M4’s left, turn counter-clockwise as W1’s left clasp W4’s right, turn clockwise | |
7-8 | Pass through with partner | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | New end couples lead in , opposite pass through and partner pass through, middles cast to nearest end |
5-6 | M2 with right hand clasp M3’s left, turn counter-clockwise as W2’s left clasp W3’s right, turn clockwise | |
7-8 | Change with partner |
Band of Friends
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Duple Minor Improper 111cpm, 36bars
The tune, called Hint of Spring, was composed by Dave Wiesler and performed by Doug Creighton, lydia ievins, and Margaret Ann Martin on the album Band of Friends.
Barham Down
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor Improper, PA 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1975
Note: when couples at the top or bottom have no neutral (out) dancers to arm right with they should dance with ghosts rather than doing nothing. (From “The Playford Assembly”)
The Beggar Boy
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 90cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
The tune, also called The Beggar Boy, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
I | 5-8 | Up a Double, back (again) |
II.A | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Left shoulder siding |
III.A | 1-4 | Arm right |
III | 5-8 | Arm left |
I.B1 | 1-4 | 1s+3s face out, 2s in: forward a double and fall back |
I | 5-8 | Men circle three, women circle three |
I.B2 | 1-8 | That again: Forward a double, fall back, circle three |
II.B1 | 1-4 | 1s face down and join hands, 2s fall back, 3s face up, 1s+3s switch places |
II | 5-8 | Top couples (3s+2s) circle four as bottom couple (1s) set and turn single |
II.B2 | 1-4 | 1s face up and join hands, 2s fall back, 3s face up, 1s+3s switch places |
II | 5-8 | Top couples (1s+2s) circle four as bottom couple (3s) set and turn single |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Taking hands on the sides all fall back a double and come forward |
III | 5-8 | 1s face down, others up, half parallel right shoulder heys for three on the sides |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Taking hands on the sides all fall back a double and come forward |
III | 5-8 | 1s face up, others down, half parallel right shoulder heys for three on the sides |
Bell Tower Bourée
by Gary Roodman published in 2018, Duple Minor Improper 97cpm, 28bars
The tune, called Bouree Opt Spel, was composed by DiMartinelli, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Bellamira (AAB)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1689, Duple Minor, PA 113cpm, 24bars
adapted by Douglas & Helen Kennedy in 1929
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Bellamira (AABB)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1689, Duple Minor 113cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1985
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, lead up, wheel around (man backs) improper facing down |
A2 | 1-4 | Sharp siding with neighbor |
5-8 | Neighbor two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-4 | Partner hole in the wall cross, fall back |
5-8 | M2 cast up, W2 chase, 1s lead down, end all proper, progressed | |
B2 | 1-2 | 2nd diagonal (original 1st corners) cross |
3-4 | 1st diagonal cross | |
5-6 | Clap and circle left half | |
7-8 | All turn single |
The Belle of Amherst
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer 91cpm, 36bars
The tune, called Sophia was published in Musicalischer Tugendtspiegel by Erasmus Widmann in 1631. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
The Belle of Greensboro
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Duple Minor Improper 90cpm, 32bars
The tune is also named Belle of Greensboro, and was written by Lydia Levins, and performed by Susan McNeil and Robert Winokur.
Benjamin’s Birth Day
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, Duple Minor Improper 113cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Benjamin’s Birth Day, was also composed by Gary Roomman and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Birthday Branle
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, 3 Cpl Longways 107cpm, 48bars
The tune, also called Birthday Branle, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Doug Creighton, Erica Morse, Gene Murrow and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Birthday Greetings
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, Duple Minor 106cpm, SJ24bars
The tune, named Up with Sharon, was composed by Jonathon Jensen, and performed by MGM and Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, Jonathan Jensen and Mary Lea) on the album New Friends.
Birthday Jubilee
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Triple Minor 103cpm, J32bars
The tune called Gigue, was composed by G.F. Handel (and slightly modified by Gary Roodman). It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
The Black Nag
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1657, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A | 1-4 | Up a Double, back |
I | 5-8 | Up a Double, back (repeat) |
I.B1 | 1-2 | 1st couple, join hands, sashay up 4 steps |
I | 3-4 | 2nd couple, the same |
I | 5-6 | 3rd couple, the same |
I | 7-8 | All turn single right |
I.B2 | 1-2 | 3rd couple, join hands, move down 4 steps to place |
I | 3-4 | 2nd couple, the same |
I | 5-6 | 1st couple, the same |
I | 7-8 | All turn single right |
II.A | 1-4 | Right Siding |
II | 5-8 | Left Siding |
II.B1 | 1-2 | 1st man, 3rd woman (long 1st corners) change places with four slip steps, leading with right shoulder passing back to back |
II | 3-4 | 1st woman, 3rd man, same |
II | 5-6 | 2nd couple, same |
II | 7-8 | All turn single right |
II.B2 | 1-2 | 1st man, 3rd woman change places (return home) |
II | 3-4 | 1st woman, 3rd man, same |
II | 5-6 | 2nd couple, same |
II | 7-8 | All turn single right |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III | 5-8 | Left Arming |
III.B1 | 1-8 | Men hey for 3, skipping. 1st man start with right shoulder |
III.B2 | 1-6 | Women hey for 3 |
III | 7-8 | Men turn single right (women finish the hey) |
The Boatman
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 116cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
The tune, also called The Boatman, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back |
I | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (repeat) |
I | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Swirly Siding |
II | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Swirly Siding |
II | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
III | 5-8 | Partners set and turn single |
I.B1 | 1-6 | 2s hey for three with the ends, man up woman down, end couples stop half-way through (improper) and starting a two hand turn |
I | 7-8 | 2s two hand turn half, end couples finish their turns |
I.B2 | 1-6 | 2s hey for three with the ends, man down woman up, end couples stop half-way through (proper) |
I | 7-8 | 2s two hand turn half, end couples finish their turns |
II.B1 | 1-2 | 2s circle 3 half with ends, man up woman down, finish as a line facing in |
II | 3-4 | Lines balance back and forward |
II | 5-8 | 2s two hand turn once and a quarter, other couples turn once |
II.B2 | 1-2 | 2s, man down woman up, circle 3 half with ends, finish as a line facing in |
II | 3-4 | Lines balance back and forward |
II | 5-8 | 2s two hand turn once and a quarter, other couples turn once |
III.B1 | 1-4 | M2 move to center, other men and W2 circle three |
III | 5-8 | 2s two hand turn |
III.B2 | 1-4 | W2 move to center, other women and M2 circle three |
III | 5-8 | All two hand turn |
Bonnets So Blue
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This has the same figures as We Won’t Go Home Until Morning, another dance collected by Sharp, though that dance has additional claps.
A | 1-4 | Right hands across… |
5-8 | … and left hands back | |
B | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, lead back, cast down |
C | 1-8 | All partner swing |
Bonny Grey-Ey’d Morn
by Nathaniel Kynaſton published in 1698, Duple Minor, PA 100cpm, 32bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw in 2000
The tune, also called Bonny Grey-Ey’d Morn, was composed by Jeremiah Clark around 1690. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Braes of Dornoch
by Johnſon published in 1753, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1989
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A | 1-4 | 1s lead down below 3s then cast up to 2nd place as 2s move up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
9-12 | 1s lead up and cast back to 2nd place | |
13-16 | 1s two hand turn 3/4s, woman face up, man down, join hands with closest end couple | |
B | 1-2 | Set forward and back |
3-4 | 1s turn the person in their left hands | |
5-8 | 1s turn other person right and move to 2nd place proper | |
9-12 | Partner back to back | |
13-16 | 1s+3s three changes of rights and lefts as 2s two hand turn |
Brighton Camp
by English Traditional published around 1909, 5 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This is a whole-set dance for as many couples as will.
This was a dance actually being danced in the English Counties about 1908 when Cecil Sharp recorded and published it
A | 1-8 | All take partner’s left hand in left, then right in right then 1s cast counter-clockwise, lead down to bottom, cast counter-clockwise and lead back to position, other couples following |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s swing in the middle, moving down the set to the bottom as other couples move up |
B2 | 1-8 | All partner swing |
Bring Me Flowers (3 Couples)
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, 3 Cpl Circle, Mixer 120cpm, 32bars
Gary Roodman’s Bring Me Flowers can be danced with either 3 or 5 couples (or 7 if you have very long arms). The difference is not terribly significant; the calls are exactly the same, but I include animations of both versions.
If you start out with a 4 couple set you will not progress and you will not mix partners. Each time through the dance you end up back where you started with the same partner who also ended up where s/he started.
If you have a six couple set (assuming you can do the stars and the orbits on something that big) you will get double progression. You’ll move through 3 of the 6 positions available to you and dance with 3 of the 6 partners. In other words you are better off splitting the set into two three couple sets.
Teaching notes: When doing the “flower petals” it is important that each dancer note the location of the dancer s/he is trading with. Each dancer must move to that spot. There is a strong tendency for the dancers moving out not to go far enough around the circle, they may need to think in terms of going further than they think they need to. may also help if the dancers practice the flower petals by holding hands on the trade. Note that between two “petals” there will be one dancer you “skip” that is you don’t interact with. It can also help if at the end of each trade you face the person you don’t interact with, this will orient you properly when looking for the next person.
At our practices in Santa Barbara we found we got less confused with 5 couple sets than with 3.
I also have an animation which shows the path each dancer will traverse.
Bring Me Flowers (5 Couples)
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer 120cpm, 32bars
Gary Roodman’s Bring Me Flowers can be danced with either 3 or 5 couples (or 7 if you have very long arms). The difference is not terribly significant; the calls are exactly the same, but I include animations of both versions.
If you start out with a 4 couple set you will not progress and you will not mix partners. Each time through the dance you end up back where you started with the same partner who also ended up where s/he started.
If you have a six couple set (assuming you can do the stars and the orbits on something that big) you will get double progression. You’ll move through 3 of the 6 positions available to you and dance with 3 of the 6 partners. In other words you are better off splitting the set into two three couple sets.
Teaching notes: When doing the “flower petals” it is important that each dancer note the location of the dancer s/he is trading with. Each dancer must move to that spot. There is a strong tendency for the dancers moving out not to go far enough around the circle, they may need to think in terms of going further than they think they need to. may also help if the dancers practice the flower petals by holding hands on the trade. Note that between two “petals” there will be one dancer you “skip” that is you don’t interact with. It can also help if at the end of each trade you face the person you don’t interact with, this will orient you properly when looking for the next person.
At our practices in Santa Barbara we found we got less confused with 5 couple sets than with 3.
I also have an animation which shows the path each dancer will traverse.
Broom, The Bonny, Bonny Broom
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, and back |
5-8 | Top two couples face up, bottom two down, cast to middle, lead to places | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Down a Double, back |
5-8 | Top two couples face up, bottom two down, cast to middle, lead to places | |
I.A3 | 1-8 | 1s face 3s, forward a double to meet, fall back, circle four, fall back to places as 2s move out of the way |
I.A4 | 1-8 | 2s face 4s, forward a double to meet, fall back, circle four, fall back to places as 3s move out of the way |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right Siding |
5-8 | Set and turn single | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
5-8 | Set and turn single | |
II.A3 | 1-2 | Top couples neighbor two hand turn half |
3-4 | Bottom couples neighbor two hand turn half | |
5-8 | Set and turn single | |
II.A4 | 1-8 | That again: two hand turn half, set and turn single |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
5-8 | Set and turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
5-8 | Set and turn single | |
III.A3 | 1-2 | Top couple lead up a double, bottom couple down a double, middle men/middle women out a double |
3-4 | Turn alone and lead back | |
5-8 | Circle eight half | |
III.A4 | 1-8 | That again: lead away, back, circle eight half |
The Butterfly
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
Sharp says that partners should hold a handkerchief (or two tied together) between them in their right hands. Presumably in this dance it is only for the dip and dive sequence and the rest of the time the man carries it (as in Ribbon Dance), but that isn’t specified.
A1 | 1-4 | Right hands across… |
5-8 | … and left hands back | |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s make an arch, 2s duck under, then 2s make an arch and 1s duck under |
5-8 | That again | |
A2 | 1-8 | Partner swing, half-way around the minor set, counter-clockwise to progress |
Cadger’s Other Caper
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 117cpm, SJ24bars
The tune, called Roodman’s Romp, was composed by Bill Myers & Charlene Thomson and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
California Sunshine
by Gary Roodman published in 2018, Duple Minor Indecent 107cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called California Sunshine, was composed by Dave Wiesler, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Capital Lads
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, 6 Cpl Longways 4s, 5s, 6s Improper 111cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Sauteuse (jumper, feminine) was composed by L.J. Clarchies. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used here with his permission.
A Celt’s New Dance
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, Square, USA 100cpm, 96bars
The tune, called Lady Catherine’s Ogle was published in Playford in 1679. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Charlene’s Celebration
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, 4 Cpl Longways 117cpm, 24bars
The tune, called Elizabethan Tango Man, was composed by Charlene Thomson and performed by Anna Patton, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea on the album Band of Friends.
Cheerily and Merrily
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PA 120cpm, J96bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1991
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (again) |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
I.B2 | 1-4 | That again |
I.A3 | 1-4 | M2+W3 change, then W2+M3 change as W1 casts down to M4’s place, M1 chase to W4’s place and M4 cast up to W1’s place as W4 chase to M1’s |
I.A4 | 1-4 | Circle four halfway at ends, then cross with partner |
I.B3 | 1-4 | W1+M4 change, then M1+W4 change as M3 casts down to M4’s place, W3 chase to W4’s place and W2 cast up to W1’s place as M2 chase to M1’s |
I.B4 | 1-4 | Circle four halfway at ends, then cross with partner |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right Siding |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
II.B2 | 1-4 | That again |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Ends lead in to meet and set to opposite, while middles fall back and move diagonally to nearest end spot |
II.A4 | 1-4 | New middles circle four while new ends two hand turn |
II.B3 | 1-4 | Ends lead in to meet and set to opposite, while middles fall back and move diagonally to nearest end spot |
II.B4 | 1-4 | New middles circle four while new ends two hand turn |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
III.B2 | 1-4 | That again |
III.A3 | 1-2 | Taking hands on the sides, middles fall back as ends move in to make two circles, one of men, one of women |
3-4 | Men circle left, women right | |
III.A4 | 1-2 | Circles continue |
3-4 | Circles colapse into lines again | |
III.B34 | 1-8 | Mirror heys on the sides, 1s and 3s together at start |
Chelſea Reach
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1657, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, J112bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A1 | 1-4 | Forward a double and fall back |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Lead partner out a double, fall back |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Heads gypsy, move to corner’s spot as sides meet, turn back toward partner |
5-8 | Circle four half and right pull-by opposite | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | Same foursomes left hands across |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn ending home | |
I.A3 | 1-4 | Sides gypsy, move to corner’s spot as heads meet, turn back toward partner |
5-8 | Circle four half and right pull-by opposite | |
I.B3 | 1-4 | Same foursomes left hands across |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn ending home | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding with partner |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Left shoulder siding |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
II.A2 | 1-2 | Men place partner in center |
3-4 | Change with partner | |
5-6 | Change again | |
7-8 | Women left hands across half as men orbit counter-clockwise half | |
II.A2 | 1-2 | Women place partner in center |
3-4 | Change with partner | |
5-6 | Change again | |
7-8 | Men left hands across half as women orbit clockwise half | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Partner arm right |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Partner arm left |
5-8 | Set right and honour, set left and honour | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Corners take hands, lead out a double, fall back, face |
5-8 | Four changes of a grand right-and-left | |
III.B2 | 1-8 | That again, lead out with corner, fall back, grand right-and-left |
Cheſhire Rounds
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 2000
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | W1 cast down around both 2s up to partner’s place, M1 follows up middle to her place |
A2 | 1-4 | M2 cast up around both 1s, W2 follows |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s cross go below, 2s two hand turn half, lead up |
3-4 | Partner two hand turn | |
B2 | 1-4 | Four changes of rights and lefts |
Cheſtnut
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 95cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
The tune, also called Chestnut, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
I | 5-8 | Up a Double, back (again) |
II.A | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Left shoulder siding |
III.A | 1-4 | Arm right |
III | 5-8 | Arm left |
B1 | 1-4 | All balance back, then partner change |
I | 5-8 | Same sex circle three on the sides |
I.B2 | 1-4 | All balance back, then partner change |
I | 5-8 | Same sex circle three on the sides |
II | 9-12 | 1s start half right shoulder parallel heys on the sides |
II.B2 | 1-4 | All balance back, then partner change |
II | 5-8 | 1s start half left shoulder parallel heys on the sides |
III | 9-12 | 1s lead down to the bottom, others move up outside then lead down to invert the set |
III.B2 | 1-4 | All balance back, then partner change |
III | 5-8 | 1s cast up to the top, others lead down then cast up to invert the set |
Childgrove
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor Improper, PB 97cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
Playford (and Sharp) show this dance as proper, but according to The Playford Ball it became common to dance it improper in the 1940s.
The tune, also called Childgrove, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | Partners right siding |
5-8 | Partners back to back | |
A2 | 1-4 | Neighbors left siding |
5-8 | Neighbors left back to back | |
B1 | 1-4 | Neighbors turn two hands once and a half, skipping, open to partner |
5-8 | Partners two hand turn once | |
B2 | 1-8 | 1st couple full figure-8 up through 2s, skipping |
Christine
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, Duple Minor Improper 93cpm, 26bars
The tune, also called Christine composed by Johnathan Jensen. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Chriſtchurch Bells
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1679, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A | 1-4 | 1st Corners right hand turn |
5-8 | 1st Couple left hand turn | |
B | 1-4 | 2nd Corners left hand turn |
5-8 | 2nd Couple right hand turn | |
C | 1-4 | Circle left |
5-5 | Clap on 1st beat, clap right with partner 2nd beat | |
6-6 | Clap on 1st beat, clap left with partner 2nd beat | |
7-8 | 1s cast, 2s lead |
Cockle ſhells (Bolton)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PA 111cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1985
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
Playford’s Dancing Maſter describes a triple minor dance, where the 3s do nothing (except act as posts for the figure 8). Bolton converted the dance to a duple minor and has the figure 8 around the next set of twos below.
Playford writes “Then Figure of Eight through the 3s and turn your Partner.” Bolton suggests a double full figure 8 with no two hand turn.
The tune, also called Cockle Shells, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1st Corners right hand turn |
5-8 | 1st Couple left hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd Corners left hand turn |
5-8 | 2nd Couple right hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1st Corners change |
3-4 | 2nd Corners change | |
5-6 | Circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up | |
B2 | 1-8 | 1s cross down, 2s below cast up, double full figure 8 |
Cockle ſhells (down)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PA 111cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton (mod) in 1985
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
Playford’s Dancing Maſter describes a triple minor dance, where the 3s do nothing (except act as posts for the figure 8). Bolton converted the dance to a duple minor and has the figure 8 around the next set of twos below.
Playford writes “Then Figure of Eight through the 3s and turn your Partner.” Bolton suggests a double full figure 8 with no two hand turn.
The tune, also called Cockle Shells, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1st Corners right hand turn |
5-8 | 1st Couple left hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd Corners left hand turn |
5-8 | 2nd Couple right hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1st Corners change |
3-4 | 2nd Corners change | |
5-6 | Circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up | |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s half figure-8 down (through new 2s) |
5-8 | 1s two-hand turn to proper |
Cockle ſhells (Triple)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Triple Minor, PA 111cpm, 32bars
Playford described a triple minor dance where the 3s do absolutely nothing. Charles Bolton produced a duple version (which is more fun) but here is a triple in case anyone cares.
The tune, also called Cockle Shells, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | M1+W2 right hand turn |
5-8 | 1st Couple left hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | W1+M2 left hand turn |
5-8 | 2nd Couple right hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | M1+W2 change |
3-4 | W1+M2 change | |
5-6 | 1s+2s circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up | |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s half figure-8 down through 3s |
5-8 | 1s two-hand turn to proper |
Cockle ſhells (up)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor 111cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton (mod) in 1985
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
Bolton converted Playford’s triple minor dance into a duple minor. At the end of the dance the 1s figure 8 around the 3s, and Bolton changed that to have them figure 8 around the 2s in the next minorset, but that’s fairly uncommon in traditional Country Dances, interactions outside the minor set are rare, so perhaps it makes more sense to figure 8 around the 2s in the current minorset.
The tune, also called Cockle Shells, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1st Corners right hand turn |
5-8 | 1st Couple left hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd Corners left hand turn |
5-8 | 2nd Couple right hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1st Corners change |
3-4 | 2nd Corners change | |
5-6 | Circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up | |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s cross up, 2s cast down double half figure-8 |
5-8 | All partner two-hand turn to proper |
The Collier’s Daughter
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1718, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by C. Sharpe (mod) in 1916
A1 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below, 2s move up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below next 2s (who stand) |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s lead up to progressed places |
3-6 | Circle left | |
7-8 | Turn single right | |
B2 | 1-4 | Four changes of a circular hey starting with partner |
5-8 | Partners two hand turn |
The Collier’s Daughter (Triple)
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1718, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A1 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below, 2s move up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below 3s (who stand) |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s lead up to progressed places |
3-6 | 1s+2s Circle left | |
7-8 | 1s+2s Turn single right | |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s+2s Four changes of a circular hey starting with partner |
5-8 | Partners two hand turn |
Come Let’s Be Merry
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1726, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 113cpm, W32bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1982
The tune, also called Come Let’s Be Merry, was published in the Dancing Master with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Companions
by Victor Skowronski published in 2003, Duple Minor 113cpm, 28bars
The tune, called Ronde II ‘Mon Amy, was found in Danserye, Susato, 1551. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Confeſſe, his Tune
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Custom Trios, PB 120cpm, J96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
Playford provides two titles for this dance: Confesse his Tune in the table of contents, and Confesse on the dances’ description. The Playford Ball calls it Confess. Mr. Confesse was a dancing master from the seventeenth century.
I have tried to follow the figures given in The Playford Ball but most videos show something similar but not exact.
The most common change is in A of the second and third parts. Sharp has people balance back and come forward, turn and repeat, but most videos show people leading out two doubles, turning and leading back. This manouver is probably closer to Playford’s intent: the instructions from 1651 say Goe all crosse the roome to the left hand/Back againe/.
In B1 of the first part one video has the center dancers move right (rather than left) this means that when they two hand turn they only need go once and a quarter, which takes some time pressure off
In the third part Sharp has people turning single right, then left (there is time for two turn singles), but Playford simply says “turn single”, and many videos show a single turn.
Playford has the center dancers as men, with the sides as women.
I.A | 1-4 | In a double and fall back |
5-8 | That again | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Centers lead two on their left away (up or down), turn alone, lead back |
5-8 | Centers two hand turn once and a three quarters as side four turn once | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | Centers lead original partners out, turn alone, lead back |
5-8 | All two hand turn opposite | |
II.A | 1-4 | Face men’s wall, balance back, come forward a double |
5-8 | Turn alone, balance back, come forward to place | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | Center on men’s line and left corner balance back and forward make an arch |
3-8 | Others circle four around this center through the arch | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | Center on women’s line and left corner balance back and forward make an arch |
3-8 | Others circle four around this center | |
III.A | 1-4 | Face women’s wall, balance back, come forward a double |
5-8 | Turn alone, balance back, come forward to place | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Side people lead opposite away, turn, lead back as centers move out, turn, move back |
5-8 | Sides circle four around centers, centers turn single left, then right | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Repeat: sides lead away, turn, lead back as centers move out, turn move back |
5-8 | Sides turn single right, then left as centers two hand turn | |
IV.A | 1-4 | In a double and fall back |
5-8 | That again | |
IV.B1 | 1-4 | Centers lead the person above them down a double, turn alone, lead back making an arch, while the other person in each line casts up and returns to place under the arch |
5-8 | Centers two turn the same person as the others two hand turn | |
IV.B2 | 1-4 | Centers lead the person below them up a double, turn alone, lead back making an arch, while the other person in each line casts down and returns to place under the arch |
5-8 | Centers two turn the same person as the others two hand turn |
Corelli’s Maggot
by Cathy and John Millar published in 1993, Duple Minor, GEMS 120cpm, 32bars
Written for the diamond jubilee of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and contained in the GEMS collection.
Cornish Waltz
by J. Francis Carter published around 1993, Duple Minor Improper, GEMS 120cpm, W40bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
This dance is designed to be danced in a Sicilian Circle.
The Cressons
by Gary Roodman published in 2018, Duple Minor 103cpm, 24bars
The tune, also called The Cressons, was composed by Dave Wiesler, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Cuckolds all a Row
by Lovelace Manuſcript published around 1649, 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB 125cpm, J72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
This is one of the few dances for which we have a description before Playford. The Lovelace Manuscript in the Houghton Library at Harvard University, filed as MS Eng. 1356 contains descriptions of 20 country dances (of which this is one). The manuscript is undated but was probably written between 1621~1649.
The dance also appears in Playford (starting in the first edition of 1651 and continuing until 1728)
Cecil Sharp bowdlerized the title to Hey, boys, up go we which scarcely seems an improvement.
The Playford Ball quotes Samuel Pepys in 1662 as quoting Charles II “Then to country dances; the King leading the first, which he called for, which was, says he ‘Cuckolds all awry.’ The old dance of England.”
Lovelace description (transcription by Dafydd Cyhoeddwr:
Both couple shall stand 4 square, and leade up to one another, and downe agayne twice; then each man shall goe round about his owne woeman, then the last parte of the tune is to be playd againe, after that he hath gone round about his owne woman, first, and then about the woman, that is opposite against him, and then hee shall goe round the woeman that was opposite to him first, and his own last;
Sides all twice, first with his owne woeman, and then with her, that is opposite to him, then the 2 men shall change places, the woemen also allmost at the same time, then joyne all hands, and goe round, till you come to your places, then the woemen shall crosse over first; and then the men and joyne hands like before, and turne round the other way till you come to your places
Armes all twice, once with your owne woemen, and once with the other, but if you please you shall armes with your owne last, then each man shall take the woeman, that is right over against him, and the one shall draw her upwards and the other downwards; and presently draw them againe close together in theire places holding hands; then one couple shall pass through the other, first and then presently the other shall passe through, then the last part of the tune being played againe, they shall draw them contrary to that as they did before like as he that drawes his woeman upward before, shall now draw her downward, and the other upward, and then passe through agayne, contrary to what was done before.
Playford (1651) describes it thus:
Meet all forward and backe — That again | Turn back to back with the Co. We. faces again, goe about the Co. We. not turning your faces — Turn back to back to your owne, faces againe, goe about your owne not turning faces.
Sides all with your owne — sides all with the Co. | Men change places, We. change places, hands all goe round — We. change places, Men change places, hands all and goe round to your places.
Armes all with your owne — armes all with the Co. | Men put the Co. We. back by both hands, fall even on the Co. side men cast off to the right hand, your We. following, come to the same place again — put them back again, fall on your owne side, men cast off to the left hand and come to your places the We. following.
Some slight differences as to whether you do a move first with partner or first with neighbor. Also in Lovelace the second circle in the second part goes around the other way. Interestingly the Lovelace offers the option “but if you please you shall armes with your owne last”. Playford doesn’t give options.
In this animation I have followed Lovelace and made the second circle to the right (I think that’s more in keeping with the way the rest of the dance mirrors earlier sections).
The tune, originally called Cuckolds All A Row, was also bowdlerized by Sharp to Hey, Boys, up Go We. It was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A | 1-4 | In a double, and back (toward the other couple) |
5-8 | That again | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Right gypsy neighbor |
5-8 | Left gypsy neighbor | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | Right gypsy partner |
5-8 | Left gypsy partner | |
II.A | 1-4 | Partner Sharp siding |
5-8 | Neighbor Sharp siding | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | Men change places |
3-4 | Women change | |
5-8 | Circle left once | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | Women change |
3-4 | Men change | |
5-8 | Circle right once | |
III.A | 1-4 | Partners arm right |
5-8 | Neighbors arm left | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Half Poussette with neighbor, men push |
5-8 | Men cast out to right, circle round to same place, women follow partner | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Half Poussette with neighbor, women push |
5-8 | Men cast out to left, circle round to same place, women follow partner |
Cynthia’s Waltz
by David Macemon published around 1993, 3 Cpl Longways, GEMS 120cpm, W64bars
The original instructions have the 2s+3s waiting 4 bars on the final move and then doing a two hand turn half, but there is time for the twos to start a little early and turn once and a half if they want to.
The Dancing Wife
by Gary Roodman published in 1992, Duple Minor 111cpm, 32bars
The tune is Pell Mell first found in Playford’s Dancing Master of 1679, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) & Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Dargaſon
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Custom, PB 120cpm, J152bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
The tune, also called Dargason, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A | 1-4 | Middle couple Sharp siding |
5-6 | Middle couple set | |
7-8 | Middle couple pass by left, men twirling right, women left | |
A | 1-4 | Center two couples couple side |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Pass by left | |
9-16 | ||
17-24 | ||
A | 1-8 | Reverse direction |
9-16 | ||
17-24 | ||
25-32 | ||
A | 1-4 | Middle couple arm right |
5-6 | Middle couple set | |
7-8 | Middle couple pass by left, men twirling right, women left | |
A | 1-4 | Center two couples arm right |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Pass by left | |
9-16 | ||
17-24 | ||
A | 1-8 | Reverse direction |
9-16 | ||
17-24 | ||
25-32 | ||
AAA | 1-24 | Middle couple start a progressive hey with right hands, all dancers going through all positions. At ends turn, reenter using same hand |
De’il Take the Wars
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1721, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, 36bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw in 2002
A dance of the same name appeared in 1695 (DM, ed. 9) with the same A part but different figures for the B.
Dear Abby
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 124cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Dear Abby, was composed by Gary Roodman and performed by Anna Patton, Karen Axelrod, and Mary Lea on the album Band of Friends.
The Designing Woman
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, Duple Minor 110cpm, 38bars
The tune, Vivace, was composed by A. Vivaldi and performed by MGM and Reunion (Barbara Greenburn, Daniel Beerbohm, Gene Murrow, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea) on the album New Friends.
The Designing Woman – Redesigned
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Duple Minor 110cpm, 38bars
The tune, Vivace, was composed by A. Vivaldi and performed by MGM and Reunion (Barbara Greenburn, Daniel Beerbohm, Gene Murrow, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea) on the album New Friends.
Devil’s Maggot
by Diane Schmit published in 1985, Duple Minor, USA 120cpm, J24bars
The tunewith the same name was composed by Jonathan Jensen. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Dick’s Maggot
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1702, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
There seem many variations to this dance. The one I have chosen is the one linked to from the Playford to Present 2019 website. This link has the interesting property that the calls in the video differ from those in the text. Since the ones in the text skip an essential and non-obvious move, I’m using the ones on the video.
A1 | 1-2 | 1s cross (w/ hands) and lead down as 2s cast up |
3-4 | Balance back, cross over | |
A2 | 1-2 | 2s cross (w/ hands) and lead down as 1s cast up |
3-4 | Partner back to back | |
B | 1-4 | Circular hey, 3 changes (go long on last change and loop back) |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn twice |
A Double Duet
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor Indecent 113cpm, 32bars
The tune was composed by G.F. Handel and simply called Minuet. It performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) & Reunion (Barbara Greenberg and Daniel Beerbohm) on the album New Friends.
Double Jubilee
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper, Mixer, USA 109cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Double Jubilee, was composed by Dave Wiesler and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Dovetail
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 2s Improper 95cpm, 32bars
Note: The terms “heads” and “sides” change meaning within the minor set.
The tune, Minuet in D Minor, was composed by J.S. Bach and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow, and Margaret Ann Martin) on the album New Friends.
Dr. Vincent’s Delight
by Charles Bolton published in 1983, 3 Cpl Longways 120cpm, J48bars
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | Set forward to partner, acknowledge, and turn single home |
5-8 | Partner right hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | Fall back (individually) a double and come forward |
5-8 | Partner left hand turn | |
B1 | 1-4 | Man down woman up, 2s form right hand stars with the end couples |
5-8 | All right gypsy partner | |
9-12 | Man up woman down, 2s form left hand stars with the end couples | |
13-16 | All left gypsy partner | |
B2 | 1-4 | Lines of three fall back, come forward |
5-8 | Circle six half | |
9-12 | Back to back | |
13-14 | Change with partner | |
15-16 | Top men, bottom women change backwards while M1+W3 turn single |
The Dreſſed Ship
by Thompſon published in 1774, Duple Minor, PB 116cpm, 32bars
adapted by W.S. Porter in 1931
The tune was published by Thompson with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Simple Pleasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Drummer
by Thompſon published in 1757, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1997
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | Circle left |
5-8 | Left hands across | |
B2 | 1-4 | Circle right |
5-8 | Right hands across | |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below as 2s set (M2 left/right, W2 right/left) and lead up |
5-8 | 1s half figure 8 up | |
B2 | 1-8 | Four changes of rights and lefts starting with partner |
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz
by W.M. Cahuſac’s Annual Collection published in 1801, Triple Minor 120cpm, W24bars
adapted by Williams in 2020
This version of the dance is taken from the Regency Dance site where it is licensed under a creative commons share-alike license (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). The figures here seem a better fit to the original description than do those of Simon’s interpretation in The Playford Ball
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz
by W.M. Cahuſac’s Annual Collection published in 1801, Duple Minor, PB 90cpm, W32bars
adapted by A. Simons in 1970
The Duke of Kent was the fourth son (5th child) of George III of England. He never became king, but his daughter became Queen Victoria who ruled from 1837-1901. He was unmarried when this dance was written.
He served in the military in Canada from roughly 1791-1800, and was appointed Duke of Kent in 1799.
The tune was published by Cahusac with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Dunrobin Caſtle
by Walſh published in 1798, 3 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw
This dance was originally a triple minor, I guess the neighbors did not two hand turn half.
Dunrobin Caſtle ~ Triple Minor
by Walſh published in 1798, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw
This dance was originally a triple minor, I guess the neighbors did not two hand turn half.
Eaſt Indian
by Thompſon’s Compleat Collection published in 1783, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Ken Sheffield in 1988
The dances of Ken Sheffield (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | Three hand right stars at ends, 2s woman up man down |
5-8 | 2s switch, Left hand stars at ends (2s man up woman down) | |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, skip back, cast, 2s move up |
B1 | 1-4 | Circle 6 left |
5-8 | Circle 6 right back | |
B2 | 1-4 | Right Bentley Allemande |
5-8 | Left Bentley Allemande |
Eaſter Tueſday
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor 106cpm, 24bars
adapted by Jacqueline Schwab in 2004
The tune, also called Easter Tuesday, is also found in Playford. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Emma Turns Three
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Three face Three 120cpm, 32bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
The tune, also called Emma Turns Three was composed by Jonathan Jensen, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) and Reunion (Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathon Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Emma’s Waltz
by Colin Hume published in 2009, 4 Cpl Longways 123cpm, W48bars
The tune was composed by Brian Stone, and performed by Susan McNeil, Lawrence Wallin, and Robert Winokur.
Epping Foreſt
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1670, 3 Cpl Circle, USA, PB 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
Playford says “Honour all your own and kiss her/ Honour to the contrary and kiss her” Sharp changed this to “Set right and honour, set left and honour” in both cases.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Circle six left |
I | 5-8 | Partner set and turn single |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Circle six right |
I | 5-8 | Partner set and turn single |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Partner set and turn single |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Partner set and turn single |
III | 9-12 | Arm right |
III | 13-16 | Partner set and turn single |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left |
III | 5-8 | Partner set and turn single |
B | 1-4 | Honour your partner and kiss |
5-8 | Honour your corner and kiss | |
C | 1-4 | Partner two hand turn |
5-8 | Corner two hand turn |
Fain I Would
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A1 | 1-4 | Partners lead out a double, turn, lead back |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn about half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Current couples lead out a double, turn, lead back |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Heads forward a double as sides face, join hands in lines of four and fall back |
5-8 | Arm right with opposite, for side couples opposite is a the end of the line, end improper, sides in nearest head spot, heads in nearest side | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | New heads forward a double as new sides face, join hands in lines of four and fall back |
5-8 | Partner arm right to home (head men cross the set) | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Partners side right |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn about half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Current couples side left |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Heads cast in a circle back home and sides follow them |
5-8 | Heads and their followers circle four, all end home | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Sides cast in a circle back home and sides follow them |
5-8 | Sides and their followers circle four, all end home | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Partners arn right |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn about half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Current couples arm left |
5-6 | Corner two hand turn half, ending in two lines on the sides | |
7-8 | Opposite two hand turn half, ending in square | |
III.B1 | 1-2 | Heads lead in to meet, face out, form back-to-back circle |
3-8 | Heads circle right (clockwise), fall back to nearest side with opposite woman, while sides circle four around the heads and fall back to nearest head spot | |
III.B2 | 1-2 | New heads lead in to meet, face out, form back-to-back circle |
3-8 | New heads circle right (clockwise), fall back home, while sides circle four around the heads and fall back home |
Fair and Softly
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1726, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1979
Initially this was a triple minor dance, hence there is a lot of interaction outside the minor set.
The “set-step” motion is as follows: Every one take hands in long lines. Men step on left foot, cross right foot in front and put weight on it, weight back on the left foot (1bar), step the right foot back, cross the left foot in front, finish with weight on the right foot. Women the same except with the opposite foot each time.
Far Away
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 115cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Far Away, was composed by Peter Jung and performed by Gene Murrow, Jessica Murrow, Karen Axelrod, and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Fast Friends
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, 2 Cpl Longways, USA 111cpm, 48bars
The tune, called Branle De Bourgogne composed by T. Arbeau. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Father’s Day
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 4 Cpl Longways 100cpm, 26bars
The tune, also called Father’s Day, was composed by Gary Roodman and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Felicity
by Colin Hume published around 2002, 4 Cpl Longways 142cpm, W32bars
The tune, also called Felicity was composed by Dan Brown. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Fenterlarick
by Joyce Walker published in 1977, Duple Minor 106cpm, 32bars
According to the Bare Necessities CD “Modern Treasures” was once a hamlet in Cornwall, and fenton/er meant “clearing” in Cornish, while larrigh/larrick meant “well”. So a clearing with a well in it.
The tune, Nancy’s Delight, was composed by Fred Grimshaw. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Fine Companion
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, J96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | Take hands, balance circle in, out |
5-6 | Face Partner, Set | |
7-8 | Turn single right | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Take hands, balance circle in, out |
5-6 | Face Partner, Set | |
7-8 | Turn single | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Men in |
3-4 | Women in (men out) | |
5-6 | Men in (women out) | |
7-8 | Men circle left | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | Women in (men out) |
3-4 | Men in (women out) | |
5-6 | Women in (men out) | |
7-8 | Women circle left | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Face Partner, Right Siding |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Turn single | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Turn single | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | Heads in |
3-4 | Sides in (heads out) | |
5-6 | Heads in (sides out) | |
7-8 | Heads circle | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | Sides in (heads out) |
3-4 | Heads in (sides out) | |
5-6 | Sides in (heads out) | |
7-8 | Sides circle | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Face Partner, Right Arming |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
5-6 | Set | |
7-8 | Turn single | |
III.B1 | 1-2 | Men in |
3-8 | Men turn backs to center, circle right, while women (outside) circle right (no hands) | |
III.B2 | 1-2 | Women in (men out) |
3-8 | Women turn backs circle right, while men (outside) circle right |
The Fine Lady of Homewood
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 4 Cpl Longways 120cpm, SJ16bars
The tune is a traditional one called A Fig for a Kiss, and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
The Flowers of Edinburgh ~ Sharp
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This derives from an old dance, said to have been devised about 1775, but I can find no earlier descriptions than this. There is a Scottish Country Dance of the same name in RSCDS Book 1 (1924) but I can see no resemblence between the two.
A1 | 1-8 | M1 full figure 8 down around the 2s |
A2 | 1-8 | W1 full figure 8 down around the 2s |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s full figure 8 down around the 2s |
B2 | 1-8 | Partner swing, half-way around the minor set, counter-clockwise to progress |
The Flying Sorceress
by Kalia Kliban published in 2007, Duple Minor 120cpm, W40bars
The tune, called “A Bruxa” was composed by Antóne Seaone. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Forget Me Not
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor Improper 102cpm, W32bars
The tune, also called Forget Me Not was composed by Debbie Jackson, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Fostering Traditions
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Duple Minor Improper 106cpm, SJ24bars
The tune, also called Fostering Traditions and composed by Jonathan Jensen. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Fourpence, Ha’penny, Farthing
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1709, Duple Minor 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-2 | 1st man sets to 2nd woman |
3-4 | 1st man fall back | |
5-8 | 1st corners, two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-2 | 2nd man sets to 1st woman |
3-4 | 2nd man fall back | |
5-8 | 2nd couple two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1st corners change |
3-4 | 2nd corners change | |
5-8 | 1s half-figure 8 around 2s | |
B2 | 1-4 | 2s half-figure 8 around 1s |
5-8 | Two hand turn |
Fret and Rejoice
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor Improper 104cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Without His Tiger was composed by Dave Wiesler. It waw performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
From Aberdeen
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1698, Triple Minor, PA 111cpm, 28bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s long cast down, 2s lead up |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s two hand turn 3/4s to end W1 above 2s, M1 below 3s |
B1 | 1-4 | Circle three at ends, 1s cast right to end in same sex circles |
5-10 | Circle three on sides, 1s two hand turn a quarter to finish outside end couples again | |
B2 | 1-4 | Circle three at ends, 1s cast right to end in same sex circles |
5-10 | Circle three on sides, 1s two hand turn half to finish 2nd place proper |
Galopede
by English Traditional published around 1909, 5 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This is a whole-set dance for as many couples as will.
This was a dance actually being danced in the English Counties about 1908 when Cecil Sharp recorded and published it
A1 | 1-8 | Advance to partner, bow, retire, cross by left shoulder and loop left to place |
A2 | 1-8 | That again, from new positions, but passing by the right |
B | 1-8 | All partner swing |
C | 1-8 | 1s swing in the middle, moving down the set to the bottom as other couples move up |
Gathering Peaſcods
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Circle, USA, PB 120cpm, 40bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | All join hands, slip left 8 steps |
I | 5-6 | Turn single |
I.A2 | 1-4 | All join hands, slip right 8 steps |
I | 5-6 | Turn single |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Partner side right |
II | 5-6 | Turn single |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Partner side left, slip right 8 steps |
II | 5-6 | Turn single |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Partner arm right |
III | 5-6 | Turn single |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Partner arm left |
III | 5-6 | Turn single |
I,III.B1 | 1-6 | Men in, join hands, slip left, and back out |
I,III.B2 | 1-6 | Women in, join hands, slip left, and back out |
I,III.C1 | 1-2 | Men forward a double, clap on the third step |
I,III.C1 | 1-2 | Women forward a double, clap on the third step, as men fall back |
I,III | 3-4 | Men in, women out |
I,III | 5-6 | Men fall back turning single |
I,III.C2 | 1-2 | Women forward a double, clap on the third step |
I,III | 3-4 | Men in, women out |
I,III | 5-6 | Women in, men out |
I,III | 7-8 | Women fall back turning single |
II.B1 | 1-6 | Women in, join hands, slip left, and back out |
II.B2 | 1-6 | Men in, join hands, slip left, and back out |
II.C1 | 1-2 | Women forward a double, clap on the third step |
II | 3-4 | Men in, women out |
II | 5-6 | Women in, men out |
II | 7-8 | Women fall back turning single |
II.C2 | 1-2 | Men forward a double, clap on the third step |
II | 3-4 | Women in, men out |
II | 5-6 | Men in, women out |
II | 7-8 | Men fall back turning single |
The Geud Man of Ballangigh
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1696, Duple Minor, PB 115cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
The tune, called Hunt the Squirrel, was published in a later edition of Playford. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s lead down cast around 2s, back to place |
5-8 | men lead around women, back to place | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2s lead up, back to place |
5-8 | women lead around men, back to place | |
B1 | 1-4 | 1st man set to woman 2 (or 1st corners set), turn single |
5-8 | 1st woman set to man 2 (or 2nd corners set), turn single | |
B2 | 1-2 | circle half |
3-4 | fall back with neighbor | |
5-6 | set forward | |
7-8 | all cross set (or two hand turn half) |
A Girl’s Best Friend
by Fried de Metz Herman published in 1988, Duple Minor Improper, GEMS 120cpm, 32bars
Written for the diamond jubilee of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and contained in the GEMS collection.
Goddeſſes
by Lovelace Manuſcript published around 1649, 4 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, and back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, and back (again) |
II.A1 | 1-4 | M1 head up followed by other men, loop around W1 ending behind W4 |
II.A2 | 1-4 | M4 turn up followed by other men back to place |
III.A1 | 1-4 | W1 head up followed by other women, loop around M1 ending behind M4 |
III.A2 | 1-4 | W4 turn up followed by other women back to place |
IV.A1 | 1-8 | M1 followed by other men, skip clockwise around the women back to place |
V.A1 | 1-8 | W1 followed by other women, skip counter-clockwise around the men back to place |
VI.A1 | 1-4 | Men circle four left |
VI.A2 | 1-4 | and back right |
VII.A1 | 1-4 | Women circle four left |
VII.A2 | 1-4 | and back right |
VIII.A1 | 1-4 | All eight circle half left |
VIII.A2 | 1-4 | and back right |
IX.A1 | 1-8 | Men right shoulder hey for four, M1 face down, M2 up, M3 down, M4 up |
VIIIII.A1 | 1-8 | Women right shoulder hey for four, W1 face down, W2 up, W3 down, W4 up |
XI.A1 | 1-8 | Circular hey, 1s+4s pass partner, 2s+3s pass neighbor |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s cast down followed by others to invert the set |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s cast up followed by others back home |
Good Man of Antwerp
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, 3 Cpl Longways, Mixer 124cpm, 16bars
The tune, called Spring Sprightly, was composed by Martha Stokely. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
The Good Man of Cambridge
by Gary Roodman published in 1992, Duple Minor 120cpm, R48bars
The tune is adapted from Ronda alla Turca, by W.A. Mozart and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Green Sleeves and Pudding Pies
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1686, Triple Minor 120cpm, 48bars
The transcriptions of Playford dances found on http://playforddances.com/ from the various editions of The Dancing Master are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
A1 | 1-2 | 1s change places |
3-6 | Side right with neightbor | |
7-8 | Left hand turn neighbor half | |
A2 | 1-4 | Side left with neighbor |
5-6 | Right turn neighbor half | |
7-8 | All change with partner | |
A3 | 1-6 | 1s half figure 8 down around 3s |
7-8 | All two hand turn partner half to proper | |
B1 | 1-4 | M1+W2 set forward, turn back to back |
5-8 | W1+M2 set forward, turn back to back | |
B2 | 1-4 | Facing out, taking hands circle half and lead neighbor out |
5-6 | 1s+2s change with partner | |
7-8 | 2s slip down the center, as 1s slip up outside | |
B3 | 1-2 | 1s two hand spiral down between the 2s |
3-6 | 1s lead down between 3s and cast up to 2nd place as 2s wait, two hand spiral up, and 3s wait and two hand turn | |
7-8 | 1s two hand turn half to proper |
Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1721, 3 Cpl Longways, PB 120cpm, J64bars
adapted by Douglas & Helen Kennedy in 1929
The instructions given in The Playford Ball (and those in the original Playford text) omit mentioning when the 1s progress into second position. Playford says that the 1s and 2s should end I.A2 where they began, perhaps the 2s move up as W1 figure-eights around them? (this is not specified). I think it is simpler to turn the final “set and cast” into a “set and turn single”.
Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace ~ Triple
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1721, Triple Minor, PB 120cpm, J64bars
adapted by Douglas & Helen Kennedy (mod) in 1929
Playford originally describes this as a triple minor dance; the Kennedys added a cast and lead at the end to turn it into a 3 Couple dance. I’ve removed the cast to return it to a triple minor.
I have also taken the liberty of altering the first 16 bars to make it clear where the progression happens (Something which both Playford and the Kennedys seem to have left in obscurity).
Greenwich Park
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1698, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-8 | 1s lead up, turn lead back, separate go down outside to 2nd place (2s move up) |
A2 | 1-8 | 2s lead up and back and cast down |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s cross down below 2s, two hand spiral up to proper |
B2 | 1-4 | All partner back to back |
5-6 | Clap: own, partner’s right, own, partner’s left | |
7-8 | 1s cast down as 2s lead up |
Grimſtock
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
I | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (again) |
I | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left shoulder siding |
II | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
III | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left |
III | 5-8 | Set and turn single |
I.B | 1-8 | Mirror hey, 1s start together |
II.B | 1-8 | Mirror hey, as before, except partners take both hands and slip |
III.B | 1-4 | 1s cross into mirror half heys |
III | 5-8 | 1s cross again into mirror half heys |
Halfe Hannikin
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Circle, PA 120cpm, J16bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp (mod) in 1916
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
There is a record that a dance with this name was danced in 1623, but who knows if it used the same figures.
In Sharp’s adaptation (and the original Playford text) people only move half a position, and don’t skip anyone. This leaves the top man and bottom woman out for the next minor set of the dance
Callers often suggest that every other couple be improper.
Playford says the tune should be played AAB, but some people throw in a second B, where the B1 has right shoulder siding followed by left, and B2 has set/turn single followed by the two hand turn and progression.
A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
A1 | 1-4 | That again |
B | 1-4 | Sharp siding |
5-8 | Two hand turn and move one position left (skip one person, go to the next) |
Halfe Hannikin (Sharp)
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Circle, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
There is a record that a dance with this name was danced in 1623, but who knows if it used the same figures.
The dance works well in a sicilian circle, but that would not be period.
Callers often suggest that every other couple be improper.
Playford says the tune should be played AAB, but some people throw in a second B, where the B1 has right shoulder siding followed by left, and B2 has set/turn single followed by the two hand turn and progression.
A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
A2 | 1-4 | That again |
B | 1-4 | Sharp siding |
5-8 | Two hand turn and move half a position left (meet the next). Top man, bottom woman wait out. |
|
A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
A2 | 1-4 | That again |
B | 1-4 | Sharp siding |
5-8 | Two hand turn and move half a position left (meet the next). All back in. |
Hand in Hand
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Duple Minor Improper 98cpm, 24bars
The tune, called The Virgin’s Frolick, was published by Playford in 1718, adapted by Gary Roodman from Playford and performed by Doug Creighton, Jessica Murrow, lydia ievins, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea on the album Band of Friends.
Handel with Care
by Gary Roodman published in 1992, 2 Cpl Facing, USA 111cpm, R24bars
The tune is Bouree from G. F. Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 2 in D, and was performed by the Academy of St. Martins in the Fields.
Haste to the Wedding ~ Sharp #1
by English Traditional published around 1909, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
A1 | 1-8 | W1 moves down the inside and falls back to place as M1 casts down outside |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s raise both arms above their heads, turning completely round (ccw), then W1 casts down outside and falls back to place as M1 moves down inside |
B | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn and lead back |
C | 1-8 | 1s+2s partner swing, counter-clockwise around each other to progress |
Haste to the Wedding ~ Sharp #2
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
A1 | 1-4 | 2nd corners advance, bow, turn around… |
5-8 | … and swing | |
A2 | 1-4 | 1st corners advance, bow, turn around… |
5-8 | … and swing | |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down left in left, turn (man may twirl woman under), lead back |
B2 | 1-8 | Partner swing, half-way around the minor set, counter-clockwise to progress |
The Haymakers
by John & William Neal published in 1726, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Rich Jackson & George Fogg/Andres in 1990
The tune, called Highland Lilt, appeared in Neal’s A Choice Collection of Country Dances with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Health
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
I.A1 | 1-4 | Partners lead up a double and fall back |
5-8 | Partners set right and honour, set left and honour | |
I.A2 | 1-8 | That again, up a double and honour |
I.A3 | 1-4 | End couples back to back, moving toward middle as middle couples cast to ends |
5-8 | New middles cast beyond ends and lead back | |
I.A4 | 1-4 | End couples back to back, moving toward middle as middle couples cast to ends |
5-8 | New middles cast beyond ends and lead back | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Facing out, circle 8 half to right (clockwise) |
5-8 | Face partner set right and honour, set left and honour | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Facing out, circle 8 half to left (counter-clockwise) |
5-8 | Face partner set right and honour, set left and honour | |
II.A3 | 1-4 | End couples back to back, moving toward middle as middle couples cast to ends |
5-8 | Middles face out, circle four right (clockwise) | |
II.A4 | 1-4 | End couples back to back, moving toward middle as middle couples cast to ends |
5-8 | Middles face out, circle four right (clockwise) | |
III.A1 | 1-2 | Partner two hand turn half |
3-4 | Ends with nearest middle, neighbor two hand turn half | |
5-8 | Partners set right and honour, set left and honour | |
III.A2 | 1-8 | That again: Partners turn half, then neighbors half, honour |
III.A3 | 1-2 | M1+W4 meet join right hands as M2,W3 cast |
3-4 | W1+M4 meet join right hands as W2,M3 cast | |
5-8 | New middles right hands across | |
III.A4 | 1-8 | That again, ends meet, middles cast, new middles right hands across |
Heartſeaſe
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
I.A | 1-4 | Forward a Double, back |
I | 5-8 | Forward a Double, back (repeat) |
II.A | 1-4 | Partner right siding |
II | 5-8 | Opposite left siding |
III.A | 1-4 | Partner right arming |
III | 5-8 | Opposite left arming |
B1 | 1-4 | Partners face, fall back a double with opposite and come forward |
5-8 | Opposites face, opposite right hand turn | |
B2 | 1-4 | Opposites face, fall back a double with partner and come forward |
5-8 | Partners face, partner left hand turn |
Helena
by Colin Hume published in 1988, 4 Cpl Longways 90cpm, 32bars
The tune, Helena, was composed by Colin Hume. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Helene’s Gavotte
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, Triple Minor 100cpm, 16bars
The tune, called Gavotte was published in The Flute Master by F. Doflein and N. Delius in 1975. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Henry’s Hornpipe
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor 102cpm, 16bars
The tune, also called “Henry’s Hornpipe” was composed by Johnathan Jensen. It performed by Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Henry’s Other Hornpipe
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 102cpm, 16bars
The tune, also called “Henry’s Hornpipe” was composed by Johnathan Jensen. It performed by Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Hideaway
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Triple Minor 109cpm, 34bars
The tune, called Ron and Dale’s Highland Hideaway was composed by Dave Wiesler. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Hit & Miſſe
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB 100cpm, J22bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
The tune, called Daphne, was published by Playford with a different dance and substituted by Sharp. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (repeat) |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right Siding |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
B1 | 1-4 | Forward, turn, lead out with neighbor |
B2 | 1-2 | Drop hands, turn alone, join hands, lead in |
3-4 | Turn, take partners’s hand, back out a double | |
C | 1-6 | Face neighbor, rights and lefts 4 changes skipping |
Hoffedd Miss Hughes
by Ian Hughes published in 1999, 3 Cpl Longways 120cpm, J32bars
Miss Hughes’ Fancy
The instructions call for a “single file no hands circle left half” at the end of the minor set, but all the videos show a circle with hands, not single file. I guess it’s up to you.
The Hole in the Wall
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1697, Duple Minor, PB 95cpm, 16bars
adapted by Douglas & Helen Kennedy in 1929
The tune was composed by Henry Purcell as incidental music for a play from 1693. Originally a hornpipe, it is now performed at a slower tempo. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Simple Pleasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Homecoming
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor Improper 115cpm, SJ24bars
The tune, also called The Homecoming, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Honeysuckle Cottage
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 123cpm, W32bars
The tune, also called Honeysuckle Cottage, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Jessica Murrow, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea, and Naomi Morse on the album Band of Friends.
Honeysuckle Cottage ~ Mod
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 123cpm, W32bars
The tune, also called Honeysuckle Cottage, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Jessica Murrow, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea, and Naomi Morse on the album Band of Friends.
The Hop Ground ~ Laskie?
by Preſton published in 1794, Duple Minor 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Bert Simons (modified)
Animations: Original, Modified
This version is slightly different from the Simons adaptation as found in The Playford Assembly in that W2 joins the 1s in setting to M2 and joins in the following circle. I think it is more interesting. I do not know the provenance of this change. Annie Laskie called this version in Santa Barbara on 24 Nov 2019. She might have made the change, or might not.
Horseplay
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 116cpm, 32bars
The tune comes from the 16th century work Orchésographie by Thoinot Arbeau and is called Banle des Chevaux which translates (rather loosely) as Horseplay, and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album New Friends.
Hunt the Squirrel ~ 1709
by Playford published in 1709, Triple Minor 113cpm, 64bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp (sort of) in 1922
Cecil Sharp provides an adaptation for only half the dance. It should have two parts (with no progression after the first) and he only describes the second part.
The tune, also called Hunt the Squirrel, was published in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-8 | 1s start cross-over mirror heys on the opposide side |
A1 | 1-8 | 1s again cross-over into mirror heys on own side |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s cross, go below as 2s move up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn once and a half (to proper) | |
B2 | 1-4 | 2s cross, go below as 1s move up |
5-8 | 2s two hand turn once and a half | |
A3 | 1-8 | M1 followed by partner heys through the other men (who stand), starting outside M2, W1 returning to place after looping M3 |
A4 | 1-8 | W1 followed by partner heys through the other women (who stand), starting outside W2, M1 returning to place after looping W3 |
B3 | 1-2 | M1/W2 change |
3-4 | W1/M2 change | |
5-6 | 1s+2s circle four half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, as 2s lead up | |
B4 | 1-8 | 1s+3s four changes of rights and lefts |
Hunt the Squirrel ~ 1909
by English Traditional published around 1909, Triple Minor 115cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
There is a Playford dance (1709, 14th edition) with this name but the figures are completely different and the dance is 64bars.
The tune, also called Hunt the Squirrel, was published in Playford with a dance of the same name. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s+2s circle left… |
5-8 | …and back by the right | |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s cast below 3s lead up to face 2s who move up to the top |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s facing 2s they move down the set to bottom and back up, 2s stopping when they reach home and making an arch for the 1s to pass through to reach their home |
B2 | 1-8 | 1s+2s partner swing, counter-clockwise around each other to progress |
Hunt the Squirrel ~ Duple
by Playford published in 1709, Duple Minor 113cpm, 64bars
adapted by George Williams in 2020
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
The tune, also called Hunt the Squirrel, was published in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-8 | 1s cross into mirror interwoven heys for three on the sides |
A2 | 1-8 | Again, 1s cross into mirror interwoven heys for three on the sides |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s cross, go below as 2s move up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn once and a half (to proper) | |
B2 | 1-4 | 2s cross, go below as 1s move up |
5-8 | 2s two hand turn once and a half | |
A3 | 1-8 | M1 followed by partner loops counter-clockwise around M2, clockwise around W2 back to places |
A4 | 1-8 | W1 followed by partner loops counter-clockwise around previous W2, clockwise around previous M2 back to places |
B3 | 1-2 | M1/W2 change |
3-4 | W1/M2 change | |
5-6 | Circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, as 2s lead up | |
B4 | 1-8 | 1s+2s below (next neighbors) four changes of rights and lefts |
Hunſdon Houſe
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1657, Square, PB 120cpm, J120bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
Early example (probably the earliest) of the grand square, well, half the modern grand square. Playford doesn’t use the term “grand square”, he says:
Firſt and 3. Cu. meet, and taking the co. wo. fall back into the 2. and 4. place, whilſt the 2. and 4. fall back each from his own, and meet the co. wo. in the firſt and third place. As much again.
I.A1 | 1-2 | Sides face, half a Grand Square Heads lead up, face partner while sides face, back up, face opposite |
3-4 | Heads fall back to side positions, face opposite as sides approach opposite, face partner | |
I.A2 | 1-2 | Heads back up, face partner as sides approach partner, face opposite |
3-4 | Heads approach partner and original positions, sides fall back with partner to original positions | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Heads forward a double to meet, turn single right, back to place |
5-6 | Head men chnage places | |
7-8 | Head women chnage places | |
9-12 | Sides (the same) forward a double to meet, turn single right, back to place | |
13-14 | Side men chnage places | |
15-16 | Side women chnage places | |
I.B2 | 1-4 | That again, heads forward a double to meet, turn single right, back to place |
5-6 | Head men chnage places | |
7-8 | Head women chnage places | |
9-12 | Sides (the same) forward a double to meet, turn single right, back to place | |
13-14 | Side men chnage places | |
15-16 | Side women chnage places | |
II.A1 | 1-8 | Sides face, half a Grand Square |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Heads meet, turn half right to stand back to back, take hands |
5-6 | Circle four right half (clockwise, facing out) | |
7-8 | Heads lead out to opposite side | |
9-16 | Sides, the same | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | Heads meet, turn half right to stand back to back, take hands |
5-6 | Circle four right half (clockwise, facing out) | |
7-8 | Heads lead out to opposite side | |
9-16 | Sides, the same | |
III.A1 | 1-8 | Sides face, half a Grand Square |
III.B1 | 1-2 | Heads forward a double to meet, face partner |
3-4 | Heads set right and honour | |
5-8 | Heads face opposite, two changes of rights and lefts beginning with opposite ending on opposite side | |
9-16 | Sides, the same | |
III.B2 | 1-2 | Heads forward a double to meet, keep facing opposite |
3-4 | Heads set right and honour | |
5-8 | Heads face partner, two changes of rights and lefts beginning with partner ending home | |
9-16 | Sides, the same |
Hyde Park
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, PB 120cpm, J72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A | 1-4 | Head couples forward and back a double |
5-8 | Side couples forward and back a double | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Head couples face partner, join hands slip to center |
3-4 | Turn to face opposite, join hands, slip out (through sides) | |
5-8 | Cast back home | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | Side couples face partner, join hands slip to center |
3-4 | Turn to face opposite, join hands, slip out (through heads) | |
5-8 | Cast back home | |
II.A | 1-4 | Head couples forward and back a double |
5-8 | Side couples forward and back a double | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | Side couples two hand turn half way, form an arch |
3-8 | Head couples cross by right, 1/4 outside set, through arch come together, join improper hands backup | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | Head couples two hand turn half way, form an arch |
3-8 | Side couples cross by right, 1/4 outside set, through arch come together, join improper hands backup | |
III.A | 1-4 | Head couples forward and back a double |
5-8 | Side couples forward and back a double | |
III.B1 | 1-8 | Men hey CCW around stationary women, passing partner in front |
III.B2 | 1-8 | Women hey CW around stationary men, passing partner in front |
If all the World were Paper
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, USA, PA 120cpm, J96bars
adapted by Pat Shaw in 1964
If all the World were Paper,
And all the Sea were Inke
If all the Trees were bread and cheese,
How should we do for drinke?— Witt’s Recreations (1640)
quoted in The Playford Assembly.
Impropriety
by Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett published in 1999, Duple Minor Impropriety 116cpm, J24bars
This dance is neither proper, improper, nor indecent. It is Impropriety.
The tune, called Millison’s Jegge, was published by Playford in 1651. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Indian Queen
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PB 109cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
The tune, also called Indian Queen, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-2 | 1st Corners set forward |
3-4 | 1st Corners turn single back to place | |
5-8 | 1st corners two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-2 | 2nd Corners set forward |
3-4 | 2nd Corners turn single back to place | |
5-8 | 2nd corners two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-4 | Right hands across |
5-8 | Left hands back | |
B2 | 1-4 | Partners back to back |
5-8 | Three changes of a circular hey (start with partner) |
Indian Summer
by Elizabeth Goosen published in 2000, Duple Minor 117cpm, W32bars
The tune, called Susan’s Waltz, was composed by Jonathan Jensen in 1985. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Invitation
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Square, Mixer 85cpm, W32bars
Gary Roodman suggests that the right and left throughs be done without hands.
The tune also called The Invitation was composed by Peter Barnes. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Iriſh Lamentation
by Johnſon published around 1740, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, W48bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1979
The waltz did not arrive in England (or Ireland) until arround the Napoleonic wars. The original description calls for a minuet step rather than a waltz at the end of B2. If you are comfortable with that then by all means dance it instead.
Jack’s Maggot
by Thompſon’s Compleat Collection published in 1702, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-8 | Man1 hey with the two women |
A2 | 1-8 | Woman1 hey with the two men |
B1 | 1-4 | Right hand star ~3/4 |
5-8 | Left hand star back home | |
B2 | 1-2 | 1st Corners right cross |
3-4 | 2nd Corners right cross | |
5-6 | Circle left half | |
7-8 | 1s cast, 2s lead |
Jacob Hall’s Jig
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A1 | 1-4 | 1st corners right hand turn 2W change hands, flip round, join with 1W |
5-8 | 1st corners + woman 1 left circle 3, back home | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd corners left hand turn 1W change hands, flip round |
5-8 | 2nd corners + woman 2 right circle 3, back home | |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s down 6 steps, turn up 2 steps end between 2s in a line of four |
5-8 | line of 4, up a double, back & bend the line | |
B2 | 1-4 | circle round |
5-8 | 1s lead up between 2s, cast down to place |
Jamaica ~ Sharp
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1670, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 16bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A | 1-4 | 1s take right, take left turn half |
I | 5-8 | 1s face neighbors, take right, left, turn half |
I.B | 1-8 | 1s full figure 8 up through 2s, then cross to change places with partner |
II.A | 1-4 | New 1st corners two hand turn |
II | 5-8 | 2nd corners two hand turn |
II.B | 1-4 | Two hand turn same sex neighbor once and a half |
II | 5-8 | Two hand turn partner |
Jenny Pluck Pears
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Circle, USA, PB 92cpm, 145bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
The tune, also called Jenny Pluck Pears was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Circle six left |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Circle six right |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
I.B | 1-2 | Taking right hands, M1 place partner in center, facing him |
3-4 | M2 place partner in center | |
5-6 | M3 place partner in center | |
7-8 | Set right and honour | |
II.A1 | 1-8 | Men skip clockwise around women |
II.A2 | 1-8 | Men turn around (left) skip back to place |
II.B | 1-2 | M1 bring partner out by left hand |
3-4 | M2 the same | |
5-6 | M3 | |
7-8 | Set right and honour | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Partner right siding |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Partner left siding |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
III.B | 1-2 | W1 take partner left and move him into center |
3-4 | W2 | |
5-6 | W3 | |
7-8 | Set right and honour | |
IV.A1 | 1-8 | Women skip clockwise around men |
IV.A2 | 1-8 | Women turn around (left) skip back to place |
IV.B | 1-2 | W1 bring partner out by right hand |
3-4 | W2 | |
5-6 | W3 | |
7-8 | Set right and honour | |
V.A1 | 1-4 | Partner arm right |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
V.A2 | 1-4 | Partner arm left |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
V.B | 1-2 | M1 take partner right and move her into center |
3-4 | M2 | |
5-6 | M3 | |
7-8 | Set right and honour | |
VI.A1 | 1-8 | Men skip clockwise around women |
VI.A2 | 1-8 | Men turn around (left) skip back to place |
VI.B | 1-2 | M1 bring partner out by left hand |
3-4 | M2 | |
5-6 | M3 | |
7-8 | Set right and honour |
The Jovial Beggars
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1702, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J28bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1989
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | M1 cast down, W1 chase, 2s move up, M1 end in W2 spot |
5-6 | 1s left half gypsy to proper | |
A2 | 1-4 | W2 cast down, M2 chase, 1s move up, W2 end in M2 spot |
5-6 | 2s right half gypsy to proper | |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s lead down, turn lead up between 2s |
5-8 | 2s gate 1s up into a line of four | |
B2 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
5-8 | 1s lead up, cast down while 2s meet and lead up |
Joy(ce) of the Town
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Duple Minor Indecent 96cpm, 16bars
The tune, called Scotch Song was published in Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy by T. d’Utfey in 1698. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Juice of Barley
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1689, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A | 1-4 | Partner back to back |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn | |
B1 | 1-4 | Men half figure 8 between women (M1 starts) |
5-8 | All clap and circle four | |
B1 | 1-4 | Women half figure 8 between men (W1 starts) |
5-8 | All clap and circle four |
Kelſterne Gardens
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1726, 3 Cpl Longways, PB 115cpm, 28bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1975
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Key to the Cellar
by Jenny Beer published in 2004, Triple Minor 98cpm, 16bars
The tune is a traditional one of the same name. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
King of Poland
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1698, Duple Minor Improper, PA 120cpm, J20bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A1 | 1-4 | Neighbors two hand turn once and a half |
A2 | 1-4 | Partners cross, then two hand turn half |
B1 | 1-2 | 2s cast down, 1s lead up |
3-6 | Three changes of circular hey starting with partner | |
B2 | 1-4 | 1s half figure 8 up through 2s |
5-6 | 1s two hand turn half then open to face new neighbors |
Kneeland Romp
by Gary Roodman published in 1987, 3 Cpl Longways 115cpm, 40bars
The tune, Le Basque, was composed by Martin Marais, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) on the album New Friends.
Laisteridge Lane
by Gary Roodman published in 1993, Duple Minor 113cpm, 24bars
The tune called Kettledrum was published in Playford in 1651 and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Lambs on Green Hill
by Dan Seppeler published in 2011, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
The deviser provides two notes:
1) In A1/A2 it takes two bars to fall back into partner’s place.
2)Here “allemande” means: join right hands, balance forward and back and change places, woman twirling under man’s arm (box the gnat)
My note is that the half figure 8s in the A sections are very quick.
Land of Mist and Wonder
by Gary Roodman published in 2018, 4 Cpl Longways 110cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Mylne’s Court, was composed by Rachel Bell, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Leaps and Bounds
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Duple Minor Improper 102cpm, 24bars
The tune, also called Leaps and Bounds, was composed by David Schonfeld. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest Aldo Fabrizi on mandolin and comes from the album Good Friends.
Leslie’s Valentine
by Scott Higgs published in 2001, Duple Minor 109cpm, J32bars
The tune is named Miss Grace Hay’s Delight, was written by Niel Gow, and performed by Robert Winokur, and Susan McNeil.
Lichfield’s Ruby Surprise
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor 111cpm, J30bars
The tune, simply called Gigue, was composed by A. Corelli. It waw performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Lilli Burlero
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1690, Duple Minor 107cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A | 1-4 | 1s lead down through 2s and cast home |
5-8 | 2s lead up through 1s and cast home | |
B1 | 1-4 | 1st corners change, 2nd corners change |
5-8 | Fall back a double, come forward turning single | |
B2 | 1-2 | Partners change by right |
3-4 | Neighbors change moving backwards by right | |
5-8 | Face partner, three changes of a circular hey |
Longevity
by Orly Krasner published in 2000, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, W32bars
In “Two Cousin” siding dancers do three quarters of a Sharp (Swirly) siding, and end right shoulder to right shoulder in the center.
The tune, called Lucy’s Waltz was composed by the choreographer, Orly Krasnere. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Love and a Bottle ~ Bray
by Thomas Bray published in 1699, Duple Minor 120cpm, R32bars
adapted by Diana Cruickshank in 2001
This dance is reconstructed as best I could from the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IpqJFLvSJw#t=17m54s I may have made errors in timing (and elsewhere).
Love and a Bottle is the name of G. Farquhar’s first play (he is better known for The Beaux’s Stratagem), and this dance may have been performed as part of the first production (see The Playford Assembly). The actions of kissing and drinking make the title clear.
Other dances have also used this same title (but with different music). Kynaston’s version (published in Walsh, 1710) is described in The Playford Assembly
Love and a Bottle ~ Kynaſton
by Nathaniel Kynaſton published in 1710, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw
Love and a Bottle is the name of G. Farquhar’s first play (he is better known for The Beaux’s Stratagem). A dance by Thomas Bray of the same name may have been performed as part of the first production (see The Playford Assembly).
This is Andrew Shaw’s adaptation (as found in The Playford Assembly and it is based on a previous adaptation by Bentley in 1965.
Lovely Nancy
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1690, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Broadbridge/Van Cleef in 2000
The figures of the dance were published by Playford in 1690 to the tune Alchurch. Johnson attached it to the (then contemporary) tune Lovely Nancy in 1744.
It was adapted by Van Cleef in 1979 and further adapted by Broadbridge in 2000.
The Lover’s Knot
by Jim Kitch published in 1993, Duple Minor Improper, GEMS 120cpm, J32bars
Written for the diamond jubilee of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and contained in the GEMS collection.
Lull Me Beyond Thee
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways 3s, 4s Improper, USA, PB 120cpm, J72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
I.A | 1-4 | All forward a double to meet and fall back |
5-8 | That again | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Middles lead neighbor middle out as end couples lead to center |
3-4 | Form lines of four facing up or down and fall back, come forward | |
5-8 | Two hand turn opposite | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | New middles lead partner away as ends lead to center |
3-4 | Form lines of four facing across and fall back, come forward | |
5-8 | Two hand turn partner | |
II.A | 1-4 | Partner side right |
5-8 | Middle couples side left with opposite while ends side left partner | |
II.B1 | 1-2 | All turn right to face out then in a line of four lead out a double |
3-4 | Fall back, bending the line | |
5-8 | Circle four | |
II.B2 | 1-2 | Turn toward same-sex neighbor to form new lines facing up and down then forward a double |
3-4 | Fall back, bending the line | |
5-8 | Circle four | |
III.A | 1-4 | Partner arm right |
5-8 | Middle couples arm left with opposite while ends arm left partner | |
III.B1 | 1-2 | Middles lead neighbor middle out, turn and form an arch as end couples lead to center |
3-4 | New middles lead out under arch as new ends dive in | |
5-8 | All two hand turn current partner | |
III.B2 | 1-2 | Middles lead neighbor middle away, turn and form an arch as end couples lead to center |
3-4 | New middles lead out under arch as new ends dive in | |
5-8 | All two hand turn partner |
Mad Robin
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1687, Duple Minor, PB 109cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
This dance is the source for the Mad Robin figure. Note that (as interpreted by Sharp and presented here) the figure is slighlty different from the modern incarnation: the couple do not face each other.
The tune, also called Mad Robin, was published in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-3 | M1 turn W2 right |
4-6 | M1 turn W1 left | |
7-8 | M1 cast, M2 moves up | |
A2 | 1-3 | W1 turn M1 left |
4-6 | W1 turn M2 right | |
7-8 | W1 cast, W2 moves up | |
B1 | 1-4 | W1 move up center, cast down, as M1 casts up outside, down the center |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
B2 | 1-4 | W2 move down center, cast up, as M2 casts down outside, up the center |
5-8 | 2s two hand turn |
Mage on a Cree
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, J96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
Even Playford didn’t seem to know what this title meant. “Mage” might be “magpie” or “Margery”, while “Cree” might be “tree”… or might not.
The dance clearly needs a fourth part where the women weave around the men
I.A1 | 1-4 | All eight take hands go in a double, fall back |
5-8 | Facing partner set and turn single right | |
I.A2 | 1-8 | That again |
I.A3 | 1-4 | Men in to center, face out, circle four clockwise |
5-8 | Corner two hand turn | |
I.A4 | 1-4 | Women in to center, face out, circle four clockwise |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Partners side right |
5-8 | Facing partner set and turn single right | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Partners side left |
5-8 | Facing partner set and turn single right | |
II.A3 | 1-4 | Men skip clockwise halfway, in front of corner, behind opposite |
5-8 | Women in a double, fall back turning single | |
II.A4 | 1-8 | That again |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
5-8 | Facing partner set and turn single right | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left |
5-8 | Facing partner set and turn single right | |
III.A3 | 1-4 | Two hand turn corner once and a half |
5-8 | Two hand turn next person once and a half | |
III.A4 | 1-4 | Two hand turn next person once and a half |
5-8 | Two hand turn next person (partner) once and a half |
Maggie’s Waltz Square
by Colin Hume published in 2002, Square, Mixer 117cpm, W160bars
This dance follows the rules of modern square dancing, that is, the women progress and the men retain the same home spot. In the first half of the dance the heads are active, in the second the sides. Once you have swung (in this case two hand turned) someone they become your new partner. So once you have two-hand turned your corner s/he is your partner and your new corner is someone else.
You need to waltz 7/8s of the way around the set in 8 bars, if you find that you run out of time then move closer to the center of the set so you have a smaller circle to waltz around.
People also got confused in the meanwhile figure, which is hard to call at dance-tempo. It’s also confusing in that the roles change half-way through (callers, make sure the sides get a good walk through). It’s easy enough when walked through slowly with time to describe everything. So:
1a) Current heads (who were originally sides) lead the person you just two-hand turned into the center
1b) while the current sides set
2a) heads turn your back on this person, take hands (right in right is best if you can manage it) with the other opposite sex person (your original partner) and lead out to a side position
2b) while the sides cast to the nearest head position.
At the end of this everyone should be where they started with their original partner. (and half-way through the role of the sides and heads reverses and the sides lead in as the heads set)
Music composed by Colin Hume, and performed by Frank Hoppe, Robert Winokur, and Susan McNeil.
Maid Peeped out at the Window
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 6 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, J72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
1-4 | Up a Double, and back |
5-8 | That again |
9-12 | 1s cast to bottom, other couples following |
13-16 | Partner set and turn single |
17-20 | 1s cast to top, other couples following |
21-24 | Partner set and turn single |
25-28 | Right Siding |
29-32 | Left Siding |
33-34 | Face up, men slip right to women’s line as women slip left to men’s (men in front) |
35-36 | Up a double |
37-40 | Partner set and turn single |
41-42 | Face down, men slip right to men’s line as women slip left to women’s (men in front) |
43-44 | Down a double |
45-48 | Partner set and turn single |
49-52 | Right Arming |
53-56 | Left Arming |
57-60 | In two couple minor sets: half poussette clockwise (1st corners push) |
61-64 | Partner set and turn single |
65-68 | Finish the poussette |
69-72 | Partner set and turn single |
Maiden Lane
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA 120cpm, 72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp (modified) in 1912
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (again) |
I.BB | 1-8 | Parallel heys on the sides, 1s+2s start by right |
I.C1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single right |
I.C2 | 1-4 | That again |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Sharp siding |
II.A2 | 1-4 | That again, sharp siding |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Balance back and change places |
II.B2 | 1-4 | That again (balance and change) |
II.C1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
II.C2 | 1-4 | That again |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left |
III.B1 | 1-4 | M1/W2 change, then W1/M2 and the 3s change |
III.B2 | 1-4 | M1/W3 change, then W1/M3 and the 2s change |
III.C1 | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
III.C2 | 1-4 | That again |
Maids Morris
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1688, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A | 1-4 | Men take hands, fall back, come forward turning single right |
5-8 | Women take hands, fall back, come forward turning single right | |
B1 | 1-4 | Circle four left (about halfway), turn single left |
5-8 | Circle four right (back home), turn single right | |
B2 | 1-4 | Four changes of a circular hey starting with partner |
5-8 | 1s meet and lead down as 2s long cast up |
Marching to Praetorius
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 2 Cpl Facing, USA 103cpm, 24bars
The tune is a Gavotte from Dances from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius (though this tune may have been composed by Pierre Francisque Caroubel) and somewhat modified by Gary Roodman and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Mary K
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 115cpm, 24bars
Petit fours is a version of Grand Square adapted to the longways set. The figure starts with couples progressed and in the center following a two hand turn.
1s | 2s | |
---|---|---|
1 | Lead up center | Face each other, fall back |
2 | Face, fall back | Face down, move down |
3 | Face down, move down outside | Face partner, meet in middle |
3 | Face partner, meet in middle | Lead up center |
With next neighbors | ||
1 | Lead down center | Face each other, fall back |
2 | Face, fall back | Face up, move up |
3 | Face up, move up outside | Face partner, meet in middle |
3 | Face partner, meet in middle | Lead down center |
The tune is adapted from Scherzo in C Minor composed by Dave Wiesler, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) & Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
The Matching Pair
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 3 Cpl Longways 120cpm, R44bars
First collaboration with Jonathan Jensen
The Matching Pair (Shortened)
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 3 Cpl Longways 120cpm, R30bars
First collaboration with Jonathan Jensen
Memorial Day
by Gary Roodman published in 2018, Square, USA 113cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Memorial Day Antiphon, was composed by Dave Wiesler in 2009, and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
The Merry Salopians
by Nathaniel Kynaſton published in 1718, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1987
Salop is an old name for Shropshire, a county near Wales
The Merry, Merry Milkmaids
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, 120bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
Playford (and Sharp) just say “men go the single hey”. I added the stuff about right shoulder and left shoulder to make it symmetric.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, and back |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, and back (again) |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | 1s+3s fall back, come forward |
3-4 | 1s+3s slip down inside, 2s+4s slip up outside | |
5-8 | Fall back a double and come forward | |
9-12 | 1s+2s, 3s+4s right hands across | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | 2s+4s fall back, come forward |
3-4 | 2s+4s slip down inside, 1s+3s slip up outside | |
5-8 | Fall back a double and come forward | |
9-12 | 1s+2s, 3s+4s right hands across | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right Siding |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | M1 cast to bottom, followed by other men |
5-8 | W1 cast to bottom, followed by other women | |
9-12 | Partners set and turn single | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | M1 cast to top, followed by other men |
5-8 | W1 cast to top, followed by other women | |
9-12 | Partners set and turn single | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
5-8 | Partners set and turn single | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Men fall back a double and come forward |
5-12 | Men right shoulder hey for four on the side | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Women fall back a double and come forward |
5-12 | Women left shoulder hey for four on the side |
Midwinter Maggot
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Duple Minor 107cpm, 32bars
The tune is also called Midwinter Maggot, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Bare Necessities on the album Fast Friends.
Mock Hobby-Horſe
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1698, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A1 | 1-4 | 1st corners two hand turn |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd corners two hand turn |
B1 | 1-4 | Men lead across, through women and cast back around partner finishing where they started |
5-8 | Neighbors two hand turn once and a half | |
B2 | 1-4 | Women lead across, through men and cast back around partner |
5-8 | Partners two hand turn |
Money Muſk (ECD)
by Werner/Preſton published in 1785, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Traditional
Monymusk is an estate in Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
Cracking Chestnuts says the tune was written by Daniel Dow and published in Thirty Seven New Reels and Strathspeys in 1776. Francis Werner set figures to the tune in his 8 Cotillions, 6 Favorite Contry Dances and two Minuets, with their proper Figures for the Harp, Harpsichord and Violin Book xvii for the year 1785. John Preston in 1786 published a different set of figures in 1786 and his version of the dance appears to be the basis of the Scottish Country Dance `Monymusk’.
The tune was originally a 32 bar strathspey but has somehow become a 24 bar reel.
A Mover and Shaker
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor 103cpm, J32bars
The tune is a traditional Shaker song, called My Robe is New. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Mr. Adson’s Masque
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor Improper 95cpm, 16bars
The tune is a masque by John Adson that was modified by Gary Roodman and performed by Erica Morse, Jessica Murrow, lydia ievins, and Margaret Ann Martin on the album Band of Friends.
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Gibson
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor 100cpm, 24bars
adapted by Jean Gibson in 1995
This version is based on Cecil Sharp’s reconstruction but was altered for the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The turns in the A part make conversation with a partner possible.
The tune, also called Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Hume
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor 98cpm, 16bars
adapted by Colin Hume in 2011
This version is based on Pat Shaw’s reconstruction but changes the A part.
The tune, also called Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Sharp
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor, PB 100cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
This dance may have been devised by Mr. Beveridge, a London dancing master. Playford mentions in a note to the 1695 edition that Mr. Beveridge made some of the dances in that work.
The 1. man cross over and go back to back with the 2. wo. then the 1. wo. cross over and go back to back with the 2. man at the same time: Then meet and turn S. then 1. man turn the 2. wo. with his right hand, and 1. wo. turn the 2. man with her right hand at the same time, then 1. cu. take left hands and turn into their own places: The 1. cu. cross over into the 2. cu. place, and go back to back with their Partner, then all four lead up hands abrest, then go the Figure through, and cast off into the 2. cu. place.
Note: The first Strain is to be played twice, and the second but once.
The Playford text is, as is so often the case, imprecise, and there are many variants of this dance.
It is hard to see how to fit all the figures in the time given. Sharp has added a second playing of the B strain to make that section fit the music.
The tune, also called Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-2 | 1s cross (and fall back) |
3-4 | Neighbor back to back | |
A2 | 1-1 | 1s turn single right |
2-2 | Neighbor right turn | |
3-4 | 1s left turn half | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s cross (left shoulder) and cast as 2s lead up |
3-4 | Partner back to back, 1s stay in center as 2s move up into a line of 4 (2M,1W,1M,2W) | |
5-8 | Line of four forward and back at end 2s hand 1s up to 1st place | |
B2 | 1-6 | 1s full figure 8 down |
7-8 | 1s cross and cast as 2s lead up |
Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot ~ Shaw
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor 98cpm, 16bars
adapted by Pat Shaw in 1960
This version is based on Cecil Sharp’s reconstruction but follows the admonition in Playford that the B part should be played once.
The tune, also called Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Mr. Chopin’s Waltz
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, Duple Minor Improper 115cpm, W32bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
The tune, simply called Waltz in Aminor composed by F. Chopin. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Mr. Hamilton’s Inauguration
by Joseph Pimentel published around 2006, Duple Minor 106cpm, SJ16bars
The Mr. Hamilton referred to here was the president of the CDSS from 2006 to 2012, not the US president.
Music composed by Debbie Jackson and performed by Susan McNeill and Robert Winokur.
Mr. Handel’s Gigue
by Gary Roodman published in 1987, 3 Cpl Longways 113cpm, J32bars
The tune was composed by G.F. Handel and is simply called Country Dance. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Mr. Iſaac’s Maggot
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor 120cpm, 20bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
A | 1-4 | M1 right hand turn W2 three quarters, then pass below and outside M2 to return home |
5-8 | W1 left hand turn M2 three quarters, then pass below and outside W2 to home | |
B | 1-4 | Fall back with neighbor six steps, come forward three and turn single right home |
5-8 | Face partner, three changes of a circular hey ending in a line of four facing up with 1s in the middle | |
9-10 | Line of four lead up, fall back | |
11-12 | 2s gate the 1s into progressed places |
Mr. Maggot’s Beverage
by Bob Green published around 2011, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, 32bars
The instructions say this is a proper dance, but the one video shows improper. As the video was called by the devisor I am following it.
Mr. Roodman’s Fancy
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, Triple Minor 103cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Lady Frances Nevill’s Delight, was published in Playford’s Dancing Master in 1657. It waw performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Mr. Roodman’s Fancy – Reexamined
by Gary Roodman published in 2004, Triple Minor 103cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Lady Frances Nevill’s Delight, was published in Playford’s Dancing Master in 1657. It waw performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
The Mulberry Garden
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1670, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-4 | Up a double, and back |
5-8 | That again | |
B1 | 1-4 | Face partner, fall back, come forward |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-4 | Partner back to back |
5-8 | Neighbor back to back | |
B2 | 1-2 | Circle left half |
3-4 | Partner two hand turn half | |
5-8 | 1s lead up and cast down as 2s cast down and lead up |
Muriel’s Measure
by Colin Hume published in 1996, Duple Minor 81cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Muriel’s Measure, was also composed by Colin Hume. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Nancy’s Fancy
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
A | 1-4 | Women join hands, forward a double to men’s line and fall back as men move around them to women’s line and fall back |
5-8 | Men join hands, forward a double to women’s line and fall back as women move around them to men’s line and fall back | |
B | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, lead back, cast down |
C | 1-8 | All partner swing |
Never Love Thee More
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1679, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J128bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp (mod) in 1922
A New and Awful Dignity
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Triple Minor 120cpm, 16bars
The seventieth birthday! It is the time of life when you arrive at a new and awfl dignity: when you may throw aside the decent reserves which have oppressed you for a generation and stand unafraid and unabashed upon your seven-terraced summit and look down and teach — unrebuked
— Mark Twain
A New Beginning
by Gary Roodman published in 1992, 3 Cpl Longways 115cpm, 32bars
The tune is a Minuet from Handel’s Water Music, It was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
New Friends
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 106cpm, 36bars
The tune is a flute exercise and was performed by Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm, Gene Murrow, Jonathan Jensen and Margarat Ann Martin on the album New Friends.
New Hampshire Nocturne
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, 4 Cpl Longways 126cpm, 36bars
The tune, also called New Hampshire Nocturne was composed by Jonathan Jensen. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest Anna Patton on clarinet and comes from the album Good Friends.
Newcaſtle
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | Take hands, in a double and out |
5-6 | Set to partner | |
7-8 | Set to corner | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | That again, take hands balance in, out |
5-6 | Set to partner | |
7-8 | Set to corner | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Partners arm right |
3-8 | Men left hand star while women skip clockwise round set | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | Partners arm left |
3-8 | Women right hand star while men skip counter clockwise round set | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Partners side right |
5-6 | Set right and honor | |
7-8 | Pass by left shoulder | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | New partner again side right |
5-6 | Set right and honor | |
7-8 | Pass by left shoulder | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | New side couples lead to center, turn, out, make arch |
5-8 | Heads cast through nearest arch into center return home | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | Head couples lead to center, turn, out, make arch |
5-8 | Sides cast through nearest arch into center return home | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
5-8 | Arm left once and a half | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | New partner, arm right |
5-8 | Arm left once and a half ending in a line on the sides (women on left) | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Take hands on sides fall back, come forward |
5-8 | Turn single, pass through to new lines at heads | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | Take hands at top/bottom fall back, come forward |
5-8 | Turn single, pass through to original partner at original position |
The Night Cap
by Marjorie Heffer & William Porter published in 1932, Square 109cpm, J108bars
The tune, also called The Night Cap, was also composed by Heffer and Porter. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Nina’s Smile
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, J32bars
The tune, called Giga was composed by A. Corelli in Sonata in B Major, Op. 6, No. 11. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest Aldo Fabrizi on mandolin and comes from the album Good Friends.
Noneſuch
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 109cpm, 152bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A | 1-8 | All lead up a double and fall back, that again |
I.B | 1-8 | All set to partner and turn single, that again |
II.A | 1-1 | 1s set forward to meet |
2-2 | Join hands, lead down just below 2s | |
3-4 | 1s turn down to face same sex 2s, take both hands | |
5-6 | 1s push 2s out and up | |
7-8 | Come back in and open to face partner (1s and 2s having switched places) | |
II.B | 1-4 | Same four fall back a double, come forward |
5-8 | Same four two hand turn partner | |
II.AB2 | 1-1 | 1s set forward to meet |
2-2 | Join hands, lead down just below 3s | |
3-4 | 1s turn down to face same sex 3s, take both hands | |
5-6 | 1s push 3s out and up | |
7-8 | Come back in and open to face partner (1s and 3s having switched places) | |
B | 1-4 | Same four fall back a double, come forward |
5-8 | Same four two hand turn partner | |
II.AB3 | 1-16 | 1s repeat with 4s as 2s start with 3s |
II.AB4 | 1-16 | 2s repeat with 4s |
II.AB5 | 1-16 | 2s repeat with 1s as 3s start with 4s |
III.A | 1-4 | Parters half swirly side left, then turn single right |
5-8 | Parters half swirly side right, then turn single left | |
III.B | 1-1 | Top man moves to center facing down |
2-2 | Top woman moves to center (below him) facing up | |
3-8 | Lower couples do the same, one after another | |
IV.A | 1-4 | Arm right |
5-8 | Arm left | |
IV.B | 1-4 | Facing partner (no hands) take 4 slip steps out to left, then 4 back |
5-8 | Then 4 more steps right, and 4 back to center | |
V.A | 1-1 | Top man move back to place |
2-2 | Top woman back to her place | |
3-8 | Lower couples do the same, one after another | |
V.BA | 1-16 | Progressive hey (with hands) starting with top couple all ending where they started (top couple stopping first too) |
O, Susato
by Victor Skowronski published in 2000, Duple Minor Improper 124cpm, 24bars
The tune, called “Ronde IX” was composed by Tielman Susato in 1551. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Old Friends
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, Duple Minor 98cpm, 28bars
The tune, called Jane in the Lane, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Oranges and Lemons
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1657, Square, USA, PB 120cpm, 96bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
I.A1 | 1-4 | In a double and fall back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | That again |
I.B1 | 1-2 | Men: honour partner, corner |
3-6 | Men circle four left half | |
7-8 | Women: honour left, right | |
9-12 | Women circle left four half | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | That again, men: honour right, left |
3-6 | Men circle four right half | |
7-8 | Women: honour left, right | |
9-12 | Women circle four right half | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Partner side right |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Side left |
II.B1 | 1-1 | Take right hands, raise and release as you set right |
2-2 | Take left hands, raise and release as you set left | |
3-6 | Two changes of rights and lefts | |
7-12 | That again, set and two changes | |
II.B2 | 1-6 | That again, set and two changes |
7-12 | That again, set and two changes | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left about once (heads a bit more, sides a bit less), men twizzle into two diagonal lines: M1W1M2M2 facing W4M4W3M3 |
III.B1 | 1-1 | Honour opposite |
2-2 | Honour partner | |
3-6 | Circle four with opposite couple, head men/side women drop hands open into a line on the other diagonal | |
7-12 | That again: honour, honour, circle four half | |
III.B2 | 1-6 | That again: honour, honour, circle four half |
7-12 | That again: honour, honour, circle four half |
Orleans Baffled
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1728, Triple Minor, PB 106cpm, 12bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
The tune, also called Orleans Baffled, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A | 1-2 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up |
3-4 | 1s+3s half poussette (M1,W3 push) | |
5-6 | 1s cast up, 3s lead down | |
7-8 | 1s+2s half poussette (W1,M2 push) | |
9-9 | M1,W2 change places | |
10-10 | W1,M2 change places | |
11-12 | 1s+2s three changes of a circular hey starting with neighbor |
Parſon upon Dorothy
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1652, 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1989
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (repeat) |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right Siding |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left Siding |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Left Arming |
I.B1 | 1-4 | Lead neighbor to men’s wall, turn, lead back |
I.C2 | 1-4 | Lead partner up, turn, lead back |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Lead neighbor to women’s wall, turn, lead back |
II.C2 | 1-4 | Lead partner down, turn, lead back |
III.B1 | 1-4 | Lead neighbor to own wall, turn, lead back |
III.C2 | 1-4 | 1s lead partner up, 2s down, turn, lead back |
C1 | 1-4 | 1st corners two hand turn, as M2 scoot behind M1 to two hand turn W1 |
C2 | 1-4 | Partners two hand turn, M1 scoots behind M2 |
Passages
by Kalia Kliban published in 2008, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, W32bars
Written for Jim & Silene Passage (for their 34 anniversary)
Peace and Plenty
by Gary Roodman published in 2009, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper 107cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Peace and Plenty published in Playford’s Dancing Master Vol. 2 of 1728. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Peter & Peggy
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 98cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Peter and Peggy, was composed by Johnathan Jensen and performed by MGM and Reunion (Barbara Greenburn, Daniel Beerbohm, Gene Murrow, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea) on the album New Friends.
Playing (in) the Field
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Square, Mixer 94cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Entrée, was composed by G.F. Handel the Mirtillo Suite of Il Pastor Fido, and performed by Doug Creighton, Jessica Murrow, lydia ievins, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea on the album Band of Friends.
Pleaſures of the Town
by Thompſon published in 1777, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by ?John Garden
This adaptation is from the Ottawa ECD site, it does not say who did the adaptation but perhaps John Garden. Presumably it was based on the earlier work of Porter in 1966. Licensed under a creative-commons attribution, non-comercial, share-alike license.
Pop Goes The Weasel
by Hillgrove published in 1857, Duple Minor 120cpm, J32bars
According to Wikipedia this country dance first became popular in December of 1852. A textual source from 1857 is Hillgrove’s The Scholar’s Companion.
Pop Goes The Weasel – Porter
by Jas. W. Porter published in 1853, 5 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by George Williams in 2020
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
1-4 | 1s balance |
5-8 | 1s gallop down the middle and come back |
9-16 | 1s+W2 circle three right, then back by the left halfway, W2 pops through |
17-24 | 1s+M2 circle three right, then back by the left halfway, M2 pops through |
25-28 | 1s gallop down and come back |
29-32 | 1s cast down the outside to the bottom, others move up 1 place |
Pop Goes The Weasel ~ Sharp #1
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This evolved out of a dance of the same name that was popular in the 1850s. A textual source from 1857 is Hillgrove’s The Scholar’s Companion.
A1 | 1-8 | M1 and two women circle three, once and a half then W1 dive under to place as the other two raise their joined hands |
A2 | 1-8 | W2 and two men circle, three once and a half then M2 dive under to place as the other two raise their joined hands |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down left in left, turn (man may twirl woman under), lead back |
B2 | 1-8 | Partner swing, half-way around the minor set, counter-clockwise to progress |
Pop Goes The Weasel ~ Sharp #2
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This evolved out of a dance of the same name that was popular in the 1850s. A textual source from 1857 is Hillgrove’s The Scholar’s Companion.
A1 | 1-8 | 1s right hand turn once and a half (or twice) moving down the set, on bar 7 W2 ducks under their two hands and moves to 1st place |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s continue to right hand turn, on bar 7 M2 ducks under their two hands and moves to 1st place as they move to 2nd place |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down left in left, turn (man may twirl woman under), lead back |
B2 | 1-8 | All partner swing |
The Prince of Westborough
by Paula Kelley published in 2006, Duple Minor 120cpm, W32bars
The tune, called The Middle of Night was composed by Peter Barnes. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Prince William of Glo’s’ter’s Waltz
by Preſton published in 1801, Duple Minor, PB 123cpm, W32bars
adapted by Pat Woods in 1958
The Playford Ball contains an image of the original dance description which reads:
1st Lady ſet to 2d Gent & change places
1st Gent ſet to 2d Lady & change places
1st & 2d Cu. Pouſſette right & left right around
Which a) looks very different, and b) doesn’t take enough music
Prince William of Gloucester was a sun of George III, and king of England from 1830 to 1837.
The tune, of the same name, was published by Preston with the dance in 1801. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Princeß 1701
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor 113cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
There are two dances called The Princess in Playford (with the same music though). One is found from 1701 to 1716 and the other from 1721 to 1728. The version from 1701 (shown here) is more commonly danced now-a-days.
The tune, also called The Princess, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | Fall back with neighbor, come forward turning single |
5-6 | 1s lead down, 2s cast up | |
7-8 | Partner set | |
A2 | 1-8 | That again: fall back, turn single forward, 1s cast 2s lead, turn single |
B1 | 1-4 | Join hands with partner, M1 falls back (dragging partner) on the woman’s side as W2 falls up on the men’s all end improper progressed |
5-8 | 1s lead up and cast back | |
B2 | 1-6 | Four changes of a circular hey |
7-8 | Partner two hand turn half |
The Princeß 1721
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1721, Duple Minor 113cpm, 32bars
There are two dances called The Princess in Playford (with the same music though). One is found from 1701 to 1716 and the other from 1721 to 1728. The version from 1701 is more commonly danced now-a-days, but this is the other one.
The beginning of B1, where the 1s cross and circle the 2s is very quick. If the dancers need extra time they could omit the following set.
The tune, also called The Princess, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-3 | 1s lead down below the 2s |
4-8 | 1s cast up, then cast down to 2nd place as 2s lead up | |
A2 | 1-8 | 2s do the same |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s cross, go below 2s, cross again back up to own places |
5-6 | 1s set | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, 2s lead up | |
B2 | 1-6 | Starting with neighbor, three changes of rights and lefts |
7-8 | Partner two hand turn half for the fourth change |
Puck’s Deceit
by Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett published in 1997, Duple Minor 113cpm, 24bars
The tune, called Kettledrum, was published in Playford in 1651. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Punch-Bowl
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PA 102cpm, 24bars
adapted by Pat Shaw in 1969
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Queen’s Jig
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PB 103cpm, J32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
The tune, also called The Queen’s Jig, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1st corners sharp siding, set, turn single |
5-8 | 1st corners sharp siding, set, turn single | |
A2 | 1-4 | 2nd corners sharp siding, set, turn single |
5-8 | 2nd corners sharp siding, set, turn single | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1st corners change |
3-4 | 2nd corners change | |
5-8 | Face partner, balance back, change places | |
B2 | 1-6 | Right hands across star |
7-8 | Turn single |
A Quick Romp in the Hey
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, 3 Cpl Longways 2s Improper 100cpm, 32bars
The tune is named An Urgent Tune and was composed by Jonathan Jensen. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Rafe’s Waltz
by Victor Skowronski published in 1996, Duple Minor 113cpm, W32bars
The tune is a traditional one called Cutty Wren. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Ragg
by John & William Neal published in 1726, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Rich Jackson & George Fogg in 1990
The tune was published by J.&W. Neal with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Simple Pleasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Ramblin’ Rosie
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Duple Minor Lines of Four Improper 106cpm, 28bars
The tune, also called Ramblin’ Rosie was composed by Steve Maranto, and is copyright by him © 2007. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Red and all Red
by Merry Lad published in 1753, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, 44bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1991
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | Partners set moving forward slightly then turn single right |
5-8 | Partners two hand turn half and fall back | |
A2 | 1-2 | 1s set |
3-4 | 1s set to W2 | |
5-8 | 1s+W2 circle three opening so 1s can face M2 | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s set to M2 |
3-6 | 1s+M2 circle three | |
7-10 | M1 leads W1 (retaining hand clasp) behind M2+M3, leaves her there, he continues outside set to between W3+W2, 2s+3s turn to face closest 1 | |
11-14 | Circle three, men with W1, women with M1 | |
B2 | 1-6 | Circle six |
7-10 | 1s drop out of circle in 2nd place proper, other couples continue to circle halfway more | |
11-14 | Partners two hand turn |
A Retiring Fellow
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, 4 Cpl Longways 103cpm, 40bars
Commemorating Gary Roodman’s retirement.
The tune, called Mundesse, was published in The English Dancing Master, by Playford in 1651. It was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Return to Laisteridge Lane
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, Duple Minor 113cpm, 24bars
The tune called Kettledrum was published in Playford in 1651 and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Ribbon Dance
by English Traditional published around 1909, 5 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This is a whole-set dance for as many couples as will. If there are an odd number of couples the last couple does not do the first figure.
Partners hold a ribbon between them, during the cast figure the man retains the ribbon and the woman drops it. Sharp says the ribbon should be held in the right hand, but I display it as in whichever hand seems appropriate.
This was a dance actually being danced in the English Counties about 1908 when Cecil Sharp recorded and published it
A | 1-4 | Dividing the long set into 2 couple minor sets: 1s make an arch, 2s duck under, then 2s make an arch and 1s duck under |
5-8 | That again | |
XXVIII,(Last) | 9-19 | 1s cast, all but bottom couple follow, bottom couple make an arch, 1s make arch above to bottom couple, 2s above 1s, and so forth |
XXVIII,(Last) | 20-24 | |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s cast, all but bottom couple follow, bottom couple make an arch, others pass through to places |
B2 | 1-8 | 1s swing in the middle, moving down the set to the bottom under arches made by the other couples as they move up |
The Round
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1701, Duple Minor, PB 116cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
Although this dance had a tune of the same name in Playford, Sharp substituted, Mr. Lane’s Maggot, from a differnt Playford dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s two hand spiral down (skipping) as 2s cast up |
5-8 | 2s two hand spiral down as 1s cast up | |
A2 | 1-4 | Without hands, men and women’s lines move four slip steps right and four back |
5-8 | Partners arm right | |
B1 | 1-4 | Fall back a double, come forward |
5-6 | Turn single | |
7-8 | 1s take hands and slip down the center as 2s slip up outside | |
B2 | 1-4 | Face partner, four changes of a circular hey |
5-8 | Partners arm right |
Row Well, Ye Mariners
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Circle, Mixer, PA 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1992
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
A2 | 1-4 | Left shoulder siding |
B1,B2 | 1-4 | In long lines slip left, then right |
C1,C2 | 1-4 | Partner back to back |
D1 | 1-4 | Clap: own hands, partner’s right, own, left, cross on own shoulders, both partner’s hands |
D2 | 1-2 | Set |
3-4 | Move one position right until across from next person of opposite sex (skip one person, go to the next) |
Rufty Tufty
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 2 Cpl Facing, USA, PB 116cpm, 28bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1911
The tune, also called Rufty Tuffy, appeared in Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A | 1-4 | Up a Double, back (small steps in) |
I | 5-8 | Up a Double, back (repeat) |
II.A | 1-4 | Right Siding |
II | 5-8 | Left Siding |
III.A | 1-4 | Right Arming |
III | 5-8 | Left Arming |
B | 1-4 | Partners set and turn single |
5-8 | Again, set and turn single | |
C1 | 1-4 | Lead partner away, turn, lead back |
5-6 | Turn single away (cloverleaf) | |
C2 | 1-4 | Lead neighbor away, turn, lead back |
5-6 | Turn single away (cloverleaf) |
Sapphire Sea
by Christine Robb published in 2015, Duple Minor 103cpm, 32bars
The tune named Tom Kruskal’s, was composed by Amelia Mason & Emily Troll, and performed by Bonnie Insull, and Susan McNeil.
Sarah
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor 96cpm, 30bars
The tune, called Agatha, was published in Musicalischer Tugendtspiegel, by Erasmus Widmann in 1631. It was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Scotch Cap
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 120cpm, J72bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
I.A | 1-4 | Up a double, and back |
5-8 | That again | |
I.B1 | 1-4 | On the left diagonals, balance back, cross |
5-8 | 1st man and 3rd woman cross | |
I.B2 | 1-8 | That again, left diagonals, long 1st corners cross |
II.A | 1-4 | Partner right shoulder siding |
5-8 | Left shoulder siding | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Take hands on sides, fall back come forward |
5-8 | 2s, 1st+3rd man, 1st+3rd woman arm right | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | Take hands up and down fall back |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn | |
III.A | 1-4 | Partner arm right |
5-8 | Arm left | |
III.B1 | 1-2 | Form line of 6, men slip in and up, womeon in and down |
3-8 | 1st lady+3rd man progressive hey ending home | |
III.B2 | 1-2 | Form line of 6, men slip in and down, women in and up |
3-8 | 1st man+3rd lady progressive hey ending home |
Sellenger’s Round
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1670, Circle, USA, PB 120cpm, J24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
I,V.A | 1-8 | Take hands circle 8 steps left and 8 back |
II.A | 1-4 | Take hands: forward a double (into center) and back |
II | 5-8 | That again |
III.A | 1-4 | Partners right shoulder siding |
III | 5-8 | Left shoulder siding |
IV.A | 1-4 | Partners arm right |
IV | 5-8 | Arm left |
B1 | 1-2 | Set forward (no hands) |
3-4 | Fall back a double | |
5-8 | Partner set and turn single | |
B2 | 1-8 | That again: Set forward, fall back, set and turn single |
Severn Bore
by Fried de Metz Herman published in 1977, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
A tidal bore is a large wave that moves up a river from the sea as the tide comes in. The Severn has one of the largest in the world reaching heights of over 6 feet.
The Bristol Channel acts as a large funnel which takes the tidal energy spread over a hundred miles or so and concentrates it all into the mouth of the Severn River giving the Severn one of the greatest tidal fluxes in the world with changes between high and low tide of almost 30 feet.
When the tidal difference is greatest, near the new and full moons, bores are most likely to occur. About a third of the high tides on the Severn are accompanied by significant bores.
At low water the Severn flows out into the sea, in the dance this is represented when the 1s and 2s lead down.
When the tide changes the water from the sea starts pushing the river water back upstream, in the dance the 1s (representing the ocean) push the 2s backwards up the hall.
Finally the turbulence of the bore is represented by the vortexes on the sides and finally the hey.
This was written by Fried Herman in honour of Robert Moir, a British ECD caller, who lived near the Severn.
A good set of dance notes on what Fried intended from her dancers is here.
Note: The transition from the gypsy to the hey is easy for the men, but the women need to make an abrupt turn. Easy progression for W2 requires her to end the hey slightly prematurely.
Shandy Hall
by George Middleton published in 1977, 4 Cpl Longways 97cpm, 32bars
The tune was composed by George Middleton for the dance and shares the name. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Shepherd’s Holiday
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PB 107cpm, J84bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1912
The tune, also called Shepherd’s Holiday, was published by Playford with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album A Playford Ball. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
I.A1 | 1-4 | Up a double and back |
5-6 | Partner change | |
I.A2 | 1-4 | Down a Double, back |
5-6 | Partner change | |
I.B1 | 1-2 | 1s slip between 2s |
3-4 | 3s slip outside of 2s | |
5-8 | 1s cast down in a circle to places, others follow to theirs | |
I.B2 | 1-2 | 3s slip between 2s |
3-4 | 1s slip outside of 2s | |
5-8 | 3s cast up in a circle to places, others follow to theirs | |
II.A1 | 1-4 | Right shoulder siding |
5-6 | Partner change | |
II.A2 | 1-4 | Left shoulder siding |
5-6 | Partner change | |
II.B1 | 1-4 | Taking hands on the sides, lines of three fall back and come forward |
5-8 | Circle three on the sides | |
II.B2 | 1-4 | Lines of three fall back and come forward |
5-8 | Circle three facing out | |
III.A1 | 1-4 | Arm right |
5-6 | Partner change | |
III.A2 | 1-4 | Arm left |
5-6 | Partner change | |
III.B1 | 1-4 | M1+W2 change, W1+M2 change |
5-8 | 3s cross go to top as other move down | |
III.B2 | 1-4 | W3+M2 change, M3+W2 change |
5-8 | 1s cross go to top as other move down |
The Siege of Limerick
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1695, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 20bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-4 | M1 cast below M2, between 2s, clockwise around W2 into M2’s place (M2 moves up) |
A2 | 1-4 | W1 cast below W2, counter-clockwise around M1 into W2’s place (W2 moves up) |
B | 1-2 | 1s cast up as 2s lead down |
3-4 | All partner back to back | |
5-8 | Four changes of rights and lefts starting with partner | |
9-10 | 1s lead down and back | |
11-12 | 1s cast down as 2s lead up |
Silver Lining
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Square, Mixer 129cpm, 32bars
The tune also named Silver Lining and was composed by Debbie Jackson. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Sion Houſe
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1686, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-2 | Circle left half |
3-4 | 2nd corners change as 1st turn single right | |
A2 | 1-2 | Circle left half |
3-4 | 1st corners change as 2nd turn single right | |
B1 | 1-4 | Men lead through women, cast back to place |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn once and a half | |
B2 | 1-4 | Women lead through men, cast back to place |
5-8 | 1s half figure 8 up, then cross to change places |
Sir Roger de Coverly
by Wilson published in 1816, 5 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 84bars
Sometimes called the Finishing Dance as it was often the last dance of the evening (See Fezziwig’s ball in Dicken’s A Christmas Carol). This later evolved into The Virginia Reel
Like the Virginia Reel there are many variants. This is simply one. If you don’t like it there are plenty of others.
Like the Virginia Reel the dance is a longways set for a variable number of couples, usually between 4 and 8.
Sir Watkin’s Jig
by Univerſal Magazine published in 1749, 3 Cpl Longways, PA 120cpm, J36bars
adapted by Charles Bolton in 1985
The dances of Charles Bolton (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s long cast, 2s lead up |
5-8 | 1s two hand turn | |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s+3s four changes of rights and lefts starting with partner |
B1 | 1-4 | 1s lead down through 3s and cast back |
5-8 | 1s lead up through 2s and cast back | |
9-10 | 1s turn single down (man right woman left) | |
B2 | 1-4 | Circle six half ending in lines |
5-6 | Lines set backward | |
7-8 | Turn single forward | |
9-10 | Partner two hand turn half |
Slaughter Houſe
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1702, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Sharp in 1922
A1 | 1-4 | 1s+W2 circle three |
5-8 | 2s+M1 circle three | |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s cross go below 2s cast up into the middle of a line of four |
5-8 | Line of four up a double and fall back, bending the line | |
B | 1-4 | 1s half figure 8 up |
5-8 | Three changes of a circular hey starting with partner | |
9-12 | 1s lead down and cast home | |
13-14 | Clap: Own hands, partner’s right, own, partner’s left | |
15-16 | 1s cast down as 2s move up |
Softly Good Tummas
by Nathaniel Kynaſton published in 1718, Duple Minor, PA 111cpm, 32bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw in 2002
The tune, also called Softly Good Tummas, was probably composed by Nathaniel Kynaston. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A Solstice Snow
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, Duple Minor Indecent 89cpm, 24bars
The tune, also called A Solstice SNow was composed by Peter Barnes. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
A Southern Gentleman
by Loretta Holz published in 2008, 3 Cpl Longways 113cpm, W32bars
The tune, called South Side Waltz was composed by Charlene Thompson. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Spaniard ~ Thompſon
by Thompſon published in 1777, Duple Minor, PA 113cpm, J32bars
adapted by Porter, Heffer, Heffer in 1931
The tune was published by Thompson with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Simple Pleasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Spanyard
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 4 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 112bars
The transcriptions of Playford dances found on http://playforddances.com/ from the various editions of The Dancing Master are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
1-2 | Up a double |
3-4 | Four slip steps right |
5-8 | Set and turn single |
9-10 | Down a double |
11-12 | Four slip steps right |
13-16 | Set and turn single |
17-18 | 1s+4s fall back while 2s+3s meet |
19-20 | 2s+3s slip out to ends while 1s+4s to the middle |
21-24 | Set and turn single |
25-26 | 2s+3s fall back while 1s+4s meet |
27-28 | 1s+4s slip out to ends while 2s+3s to the middle |
29-32 | Set and turn single |
33-36 | Side right |
37-40 | Set and turn single |
41-44 | Side left |
45-48 | Set and turn single |
49-52 | In groups of four at ends, half poussette (1st corners push) |
53-56 | Set and turn single |
57-60 | Finish the poussette back home |
61-64 | Set and turn single |
65-68 | Arm right |
69-72 | Set and turn single |
73-76 | Arm left |
77-80 | Set and turn single |
81-84 | In groups of four at ends, 1st corners forward to meet and fall back |
85-88 | 1st corners two hand turn once and a half |
89-92 | 2nd corners forward to meet and fall back |
93-96 | 2nd corners two hand turn once and a half |
97-100 | 1st corners forward to meet and fall back |
101-104 | 1st corners two hand turn once and a half |
105-108 | 2nd corners forward to meet and fall back |
109-112 | 2nd corners two hand turn once and a half |
Speed the Plough
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
The Regency Dance site lists two dances with this name, both triple minors, and neither with much in common with this dance save that the 1s lead down the middle and return. One is in Wilson’s Treasures of Terspichore of 1809, the other in Platt’s Popular & Original Dances of ~1815.
A1 | 1-4 | 1s join hands, move down to face W2 and honour (W2 also honours) |
5-8 | Face M2 and honour (M2 also honours) | |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s lead down left in left, turn (man may twirl woman under), lead back |
B1 | 1-4 | Cross over with partner by the left shoulder and loop round to face back in |
5-8 | Cross back by the right in | |
B2 | 1-8 | Partner swing, half-way around the minor set, counter-clockwise to progress |
Step and Fetch Her
by English Traditional published around 1909, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
Strong similarities to The Triumph.
A1 | 1-8 | M2+W1 lead down to bottom, M1 loops outside women’s line, displaces M2 and leads W1 to top, M2 following |
A2 | 1-8 | M1+W2 lead down to bottom, M2 loops outside women’s line, displaces M2 and leads W1 to top, M1 following |
B | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn and lead back |
C | 1-8 | 1s+2s partner swing, counter-clockwise around each other to progress |
Stockport Assembly
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, Duple Minor 103cpm, 32bars
The tune named Circle of Fifths was composed by Gary Roodman. It was performed by MGM and Reunion (Daniel Beerbohm, Gene Murrow, Jonathan Jensen, Margaret Ann Martin, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album New Friends.
Storrow House
by Ed Wilfert published around 1993, Duple Minor, GEMS 120cpm, W48bars
The instructions say the second B part is optional (that is the waltz and setting circle).
Stride Stately
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor Improper 92cpm, 20bars
The tune, called Polonaise was composed by J.S. Bach. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Sun Aſſembly
by Thompſon published in 1757, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Ken Sheffield in 1982
The dances of Ken Sheffield (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license by the CDSS Online Library.
A | 1-2 | Circle left half |
3-4 | Fall back with neighbor (only a little) | |
5-8 | 2s gate the 1s up | |
9-12 | 1s half figure-8 up through 2s as 2s cross | |
13-16 | Set and turn single | |
B | 1-4 | 1s look down, 2s up, right hand star |
5-8 | 1s look up, 2s down, left hand star | |
9-12 | 1s lead down, cast around 2s below, back home | |
13-16 | Partner two hand turn |
Tambourine Dance
by Walſh published in 1742, Duple Minor, PA 103cpm, 32bars
adapted by Schwab in 1987
Music performed by Frank Hoppe, Robert Winokur, and Susan McNeil.
Terpsícourante
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper 109cpm, J40bars
The tune was adapted by Gary Roodman from “Courante” CLXXXII in Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) & Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Terpsícourante Alternate
by Gary Roodman published in 2011, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper 109cpm, J40bars
The tune was adapted by Gary Roodman from “Courante” CLXXXII in Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius, and performed by MGM (Mary Lea, Gene Murrow and Margaret Ann Martin) & Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Three Coney Walk
by Young published in 1726, Triple Minor 120cpm, 48bars
9 Cpls Everyone is always in |
10 Cpls One couple is always out at bottom |
11 Cpls Two couples always dance with ghosts at bottom |
Three Coney Walk is a triple progression triple minor dance. For those of us used to single progression this has the rather odd effect that no one is ever out at the top. At the bottom the same number of people will be out each time through the dance. Normally when looking at a triple progression dance you will see all the end effects as you cycle through the minor set 3 times, but here the end effects depend on the initial number of dancers. So I have created 3 different animations to show the end effects.
When one couple is out at the bottom it must be prepared to play the role of 2s and do three changes of rights and lefts at the end of the minor set.
When two couples are at the bottom they must dance with a ghost third couple except that the 1s do not do the last two calls (the cast to bottom and the rights and lefts). Instead they will become 2s in the next minor set.
Three Meet or The Pleasures of the Town
by English Traditional published around 1909, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
Probably derives from The Pleasures of the Town found in Thompson’s 24 Country dances of 1777.
A1 | 1-4 | Three meet: Lines of three forward and back |
5-8 | That again | |
A2 | 1-8 | All take partner’s left hand in left, then right in right then 1s cast counter-clockwise, lead down to bottom, cast counter-clockwise and lead back to position, other couples following |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, lead back, cast down |
B2 | 1-8 | 1s+2s partner swing |
Tink-A-Tink
by English Traditional published around 1909, Triple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
A1 | 1-4 | 1s+2s arm right |
5-8 | 1s+2s arm left | |
B1 | 1-8 | 1s lead down through the 3s and cast back to top |
A2 | 1-4 | 1s+2s circle left… |
5-8 | …and back by the right | |
B2 | 1-8 | 1s+2s partner swing, counter-clockwise around each other to progress |
Trip to Ashville
by Gary Roodman published in 2020, 5 Cpl Longways 2s, 4s Improper, Mixer 120cpm, 42bars
A longways dance for any odd number of couples, even couples improper
Trip to Chippenham
by Gary Roodman published in 2011, Duple Minor Improper 109cpm, 32bars
The tune is Twelfth Eve and was published in Playford’s Dancing Master. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest Aldo Fabrizi on mandolin and comes from the album Good Friends.
Trip to Greene
by Gary Roodman published in 1992, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, GEMS 106cpm, J32bars
The tune, called Petticoat Wag was published in The English Dancing Master by Playford in 1651. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Fast Friends. A copy of the album was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
A Trip to Kilburn
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1718, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Sharp in 1916
A1 | 1-2 | 1s cast down, 2s move up |
3-6 | 1s+3s circle left once | |
7-8 | 1s lead down through 3s… | |
A2 | 1-2 | cast up to 2nd place |
3-6 | 2s+1s circle left once | |
7-8 | 1s lead up through 2s | |
B1 | 1-2 | 1s cast down to 2nd place |
3-8 | Circle six left once | |
B2 | 1-4 | 2s+1s circular hey, four changes |
5-8 | 2s+1s two hand turn partner |
Trip to Komodo
by Gary Roodman published in 2020, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper 106cpm, 26bars
Gary Roodman says: This tune and dance are dedicated to Dave (the composer of the music for the dance)’s wife, Julie MacRae, on the occasion of her trip to Komodo Island in Indonesia to visit dragons and scuba dive.
My first thought on reading that was “But Komodo Dragons can swim!
Music performed by Brett Larsen.
Trip to Paris
by Walſh published in 1711, Duple Minor 116cpm, 26bars
adapted by Douglas & Helen Kennedy in 1929
The tune was published, by Playford, with the dance. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Trip to Stonington
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor Indecent 107cpm, 36bars
The tune, also called Trip to Stonington, was composed by Johnathan Jensen and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Trip to Stonington – Revisited
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Duple Minor Indecent 107cpm, 36bars
The tune, also called Trip to Stonington, was composed by Johnathan Jensen and performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Trip to the Manors
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 2 Cpl Facing, USA 109cpm, J32bars
The tune, called Kemp’s (Augmented) Jig, was augmented by Gary Roodman from Kemp’s Jig found in Listen by Joseph Kerman. It was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
A Trip to Town-O
by Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett published in 2005, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, SJ16bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
Designed for a Sicilian circle
The tune, called The Foxhunter’s, is a traditional one. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Triumph ~ Sharp
by Thomas Watson published in 1809, Triple Minor 80cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
Modern dance adapters look at historical sources (and try to understand historical verbiage) to figure out how dances were intended to be danced. In part 1 of The Country Dance Book Cecil Sharp used a different approach: He went to country villages and noted how dances were still danced. Thus Sharp’s version of The Triumph contains a hundred years of local evolution from the original publication of the dance.
Sharp offers two different versions of the lead down and back: 1) the couple takes left hands in left and raises them, they move down below the 3s (4 bars), release hands, turn and take right in right to lead back up, return to places and bow (he says “bow”, but surely the women would curtsy?) or 2) the couple takes left in left, go down, at the bottom the man turns the lady under and they lead back up with crossed hands (what I would call “promenade position”).
If I understand Sharp aright he intends the “swing and cast one” to mean the couples trade places while swinging. I’m almost certain that “swinging” was not part of the dance repertoire of 1809, but it seems to have been in 1909, and not just in the US.
Sharp describes the swing as “Partners meet, engage in waltz fashion, and dance round in a small circle between the lines of the General Set. At the beginning of the last bar they disengage, return to places and bow.
The 3s do absolutely nothing, it’s easy to see why a modern adaptations use duple minor sets.
Strong similarities to The Triumph.
A1 | 1-4 | W1+M2 join left hands and lead down, turning to face up, as M1 cross set clockwise around W2 to join in a line of three facing up |
5-8 | M1 joins right hands with partner, left to M2(‘s right) in an arch over W1, dance up, M2 cast home as 1s right turn half to home | |
A2 | 1-4 | W2+M1 join left hands and lead down, turning to face up, as M2 cross up clockwise around W1 to join in a line of three facing up |
5-8 | M2 joins right hands with partner, left to M1(‘s right) in an arch over W2, dance up, M1 cast home as 2s right turn half to home | |
B | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn and lead back |
C | 1-8 | 1s+2s swing and cast one |
True Kit
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, Duple Minor 96cpm, 16bars
The tune, called Mr. Warwick’s Mask, was published in English Court & Country Dances of the Early Baroque, and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Turn of the Tide
by Ron Coxall published in 1999, Duple Minor Indecent 120cpm, 32bars
The choreographer suggests that the 1s be proper and the 2s improper (an “indecent” dance, first I’ve ever seen). But most people seem to dance it with the 1s improper and the 2s proper as people are more used to that configuration. It doesn’t matter, either works. I follow the author’s suggestion here.
Turning by Threes
by Gary Roodman published in 2003, 3 Cpl Circle, Mixer 117cpm, W96bars
The tune is Tourner á Trois composed by Paul Machlis, and was performed by Reunion (Barbara Greenberg, Daniel Beerbohm and Jonathan Jensen) on the album New Friends.
Turning of the Year
by Mike Richardson published in 1998, Duple Minor Improper 115cpm, 32bars
The tune, called My Cape Breton Home, was composed by Jerry Holland. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album By Choice. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Twenty-Something
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 2 Cpl Facing, USA 115cpm, J40bars
The tune, also called Twenty-Something, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Up With Aily
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, Duple Minor 106cpm, 20bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1922
The tune, called The Hare’s Maggot, was published in a later edition of Playford. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
A1 | 1-1 | W1,M2 move beside M1 facing W2 |
2-3 | Taking hands all three move forward and fall back | |
4-4 | W1,M2 return home | |
5-6 | M1 cast down as M2 twirls (counter-clockwise) up and women turn single right | |
7-7 | 2s move beside W1 facing M1 | |
8-9 | Taking hands all three move forward and fall back | |
10-10 | M2,W2 return home | |
11-12 | W1 cast down as W2 twirls (clockwise) up and men turn single right | |
B | 1-2 | 1s back to back |
3-4 | 1s cast up as 2s lead down and turn single away to face up | |
5-6 | Circle four | |
7-8 | 1s cast down, as 2s twirl up (man left, woman right) |
Vain Belinda
by Johnſon published in 1742, Duple Minor 106cpm, 40bars
adapted by Andrew Shaw
Music performed by Frank Hoppe, Robert Winokur, and Susan McNeil.
Vivaldi in Paradise
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Duple Minor Improper 107cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Vivaldi in Paradise, was modified by Van Kaynor from an Allegro in Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in Gm. It was performed by Anna Patton, lydia ievins, Peter Barnes, and Van Kaynor on the album Band of Friends.
Wakefield Hunt
by Thompſon published in 1779, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, J48bars
adapted by Tom Cook in 1987
9 Cpls Everyone is always in |
10 Cpls One couple is always out at bottom |
11 Cpls Two couples always dance with ghosts at bottom |
Wakefield Hunt is a triple progression triple minor dance. For those of us used to single progression this has the rather odd effect that no one is ever out at the top. At the bottom the same number of people will be out each time through the dance. Normally when looking at a triple progression dance you will see all the end effects as you cycle through the minor set 3 times, but here the end effects depend on the initial number of dancers. So I have created 3 different animations to show the end effects.
When one couple is out at the bottom it must be prepared to play the role of 2s and lead up one place at the end of the minor set.
When two couples are at the bottom they must dance with a ghost third couple except that the 1s do not do the last two calls (the rights and lefts and the change). Instead they will become 2s in the next minor set.
We Won’t Go Home Until Morning
by English Traditional published around 1909, Duple Minor 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1909
This has the same figures as Bonnets so Blue, another dance collected by Sharp, though that dance has no claps.
A1 | 1-4 | Right hands across… |
5-8 | … and left hands back | |
B | 1-4 | All clap on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, 6th, 7th counts |
A2 | 1-8 | 1s lead down, turn, lead back, cast down |
B | 1-4 | All clap |
A3 | 1-8 | All partner swing |
We’ll Wed and We’ll Bed
by Playford’s Dancing Maſter published in 1710, Duple Minor, PB 120cpm, 12bars
adapted by Bernard Bentley in 1962
It seems to me that the sets in the first bar of A imply a start on the left foot.
Whately Barn
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, Duple Minor 98cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Richard’s Reminder, was composed by Debbie Jackson and performed by Anna Patton, Jessica Murrow, Karen Axelrod, and Mary Lea on the album Band of Friends.
The Whirligig
by Playford’s Engliſh Dancing Maſter published in 1651, 3 Cpl Longways, USA, PA 120cpm, 240bars
adapted by Cecil Sharp in 1916
Whiskey Before Dinner
by Gary Roodman published in 2008, Duple Minor Improper 113cpm, SJ24bars
The tune, also called Whiskey Before Dinner, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Doug Creighton, Karen Axelrod, lydia ivans, Naomi Morse and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Wibsey Roundabout
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer 120cpm, J32bars
The tune was composed by Turlough O’Carolan and named Hugh O’Donnell. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album More Favorites of the Boston Centre. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
Winter Dreams
by Gary Roodman published in 1996, Duple Minor Improper 94cpm, 32bars
The tune, also called Winter Dreams, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Winter Solstice
by Wendy Crouch published in 1998, 5 Cpl Centered Square 103cpm, 32bars
The tune, Early One Morning, is a traditional one. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Modern Treasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
The Wrights of Lichfield
by Gary Roodman published in 1999, 3 Cpl Longways 107cpm, J32bars
The tune, called La Precieuse, was composed by J. Chaxelle. It was performed by MGM and Reunion on the album Old Friends.
Yellow Stockings
by John & William Neal published in 1726, Duple Minor, PA 110cpm, SJ16bars
adapted by Rich Jackson & George Fogg in 1990
The tune was published by J.&W. Neal with the dance. Originally a hornpipe, it is now performed at a slower tempo. It was performed by Bare Necessities (Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Peter Barnes, and Jacqueline Schwab) on the album Simple Pleasures. The music is used with permission from the Country Dance Society, Boston Centre, Inc.
La Boulangère
by Campbell published in 1805, 6 Cpl Circle, PA 120cpm, 48bars
A dance of French origins, described in A Trip to Netherfield in The Playford Assembly, imported to the UK by Campbell in 1805. It was often used as the last dance at a ball as it is fairly simple for a time when everyone has lost concentration.
As with many old popular dances this one seems to have many variations in both English and French traditions. It is danced in a circle of arbitrary size, larger circles tend to have more than one active couple. It was often the final dance of a ball.
It is the only dance that Jane Austin actually mentions by name in one of her novels. In chapter 3 of Pride and Prejudice Mrs. Bennet lists Mr. Bingley’s dance partners to her husband:
…First of all, he asked Miss Lucas. I was so vexed to see him stand up with her; but, however, he did not admire her at all: indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the dance. So, he inquired who she was, and got introduced and asked her for the two next. Then the two third he danced with Miss King, and the two fourth with Maria Lucas, and the two fifth with Jane again, and the two sixth with Lizzy, and the Boulanger——
La Gavre
by Pierre Trappeniers published in 1777, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Philippe Callens in 2002
La Gavre is a dance in the European (French) contredanse style, which derived from English Country dance.
It was written by a Belgian (though Belgium at the time was part of the Austrian Empire) who divised many other Contredanse.
I include the (untranslated) original French calls, which in most cases are similar to the English, but not always.
Jacque Latin
by G. Willſim published in 1755, Duple Minor, PA 120cpm, 48bars
adapted by Charles Hendrickson in 1996
Yes, Jacque does appear to be spelled Jaque here.
Lambertville claims this comes for “Engliſh Dances for the Dutch Court” while other sources say “Playford”. All claim a date of 1775 but that was long after Playford finished publishing (last edition ~1728) so Playford seems unlikely. And then another says it was published in a French work of 1755 and adapted in “English Dances for the Dutch Court” printed 1996. So that seems most likely to me.
British Sorrow
by Saltator published in 1807, Triple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Ralph Page
To my mind this is more like an English Country Dance that happened to be written in America than a modern Contra Dance, but the book of traditional contra dances, Cracking Chestnuts claims it as a contra. Triple Minors are rare in modern contras, as are casts, and there is no partner (nor neighbor) swing. On the other hand a title like Britiſh Sorrow might seem a little to chauvanistic for an English Country Dance.
According to Cracking Chestnuts the stars should probably be hands across, but modern contra stars can also be used.
The “Cast Off” looks like a gate where the 1s go forward and the 2s back up. Arms may go behind the other person’s back, or not be used at all.
The “Right and left four” call would probably have meant “four changes of rights and lefts” in 1807, but the term came to mean the modern “Right and left through” twice. Ralph Page suggests a modified figure without taking hands:
The two couples pass through, passing partner right shoulder to right shoulder in 4 counts, then with the active man and inactive lady going forward and the active lady and inactive man backing up the sides do a gate (or courtesy turn) without hands. And then repeat back to original positions.
Calais Sally
by Griffith published in 1808, Duple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Ralph Page in 1969
This is a duple minor variant of Careless Sally which was originally a triple minor dance.
Cracking Chustnuts suggests a more complicated behavior when one couple is out at the top, they suggest that couple swing for 8 bars then do the left hand balance, turn, cast. I think it is easier just to wait and cast, but that’s up to you.
Careless Sally
by Griffith published in 1808, Triple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Ralph Page in 1969
There is a duple minor variant of this called Calais Sally.
Chorus Jig (duple)
by Traditional, Duple Minor, CC 120cpm, R32bars
1-8 | 1s go down the outside, take a peek, return |
9-12 | 1s lead down center |
13-14 | Skip back up |
15-16 | Cast off |
17-20 | 1s turn partner right, corner left |
21-24 | partner right, other corner left |
25-32 | 1s balance and swing |
Chorus Jig (triple)
by Traditional, Triple Minor, CC 120cpm, R32bars
Animations: Original, Modified
1-8 | 1s cast to bottom, take a peek, cast back up |
9-12 | 1s lead down center |
13-14 | Skip back up |
15-16 | Cast off |
17-20 | 1s pass right shoulders, turn 1st corner right |
21-24 | 1s pass right shoulders, turn 2nd corner right |
25-28 | Lines of 3 forward and back |
29-32 | 1s two hand turn once and a half |
Christmas Hornpipe
by Traditional, Duple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
1-4 | 1s+L2 form a ring and balance twice |
5-8 | Circle left (three) and fall back |
9-12 | 1s+M2 form a ring and balance twice |
13-16 | Circle left (three) and fall back |
17-20 | 1s lead down center |
21-22 | Skip back up |
23-24 | Cast off |
25-32 | Right and left four |
The Cotery ~ Richmond
by Richmond published in 1797, Triple Minor, PA 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Kate Keller & George Fogg in 2003
The figures for this dance were found in a set of notes from Richmond, Virginia written in 1797 (no tune was associated with them).
Money Muſk (Contra 24 Improper)
by Werner/Preſton published in 1785, Triple Minor 1s Improper 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Traditional
Monymusk is an estate in Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
Cracking Chestnuts says the tune was written by Daniel Dow and published in Thirty Seven New Reels and Strathspeys in 1776. Francis Werner set figures to the tune in his 8 Cotillions, 6 Favorite Contry Dances and two Minuets, with their proper Figures for the Harp, Harpsichord and Violin Book xvii for the year 1785. John Preston in 1786 published a different set of figures in 1786 and his version of the dance appears to be the basis of the Scottish Country Dance `Monymusk’.
The tune was originally a 32 bar strathspey but has somehow become a 24 bar reel.
Money Muſk (Contra 24bars)
by Werner/Preſton published in 1785, Triple Minor, CC 120cpm, 24bars
adapted by Traditional
Monymusk is an estate in Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
Cracking Chestnuts says the tune was written by Daniel Dow and published in Thirty Seven New Reels and Strathspeys in 1776. Francis Werner set figures to the tune in his 8 Cotillions, 6 Favorite Contry Dances and two Minuets, with their proper Figures for the Harp, Harpsichord and Violin Book xvii for the year 1785. John Preston in 1786 published a different set of figures in 1786 and his version of the dance appears to be the basis of the Scottish Country Dance `Monymusk’.
The tune was originally a 32 bar strathspey but has somehow become a 24 bar reel.
Money Muſk (Contra 32bars)
by Werner/Preſton published in 1785, Triple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Traditional
Monymusk is an estate in Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
Cracking Chestnuts says the tune was written by Daniel Dow and published in Thirty Seven New Reels and Strathspeys in 1776. Francis Werner set figures to the tune in his 8 Cotillions, 6 Favorite Contry Dances and two Minuets, with their proper Figures for the Harp, Harpsichord and Violin Book xvii for the year 1785. John Preston in 1786 published a different set of figures in 1786 and his version of the dance appears to be the basis of the Scottish Country Dance `Monymusk’.
The tune was originally a 32 bar strathspey but has somehow become a 24 bar reel.
Petronella ~ Contra
by Traditional, Duple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
This dance presumably originated as a Scottish Country Dance. A dance named “Petronella” with clear similarities to this was published in the first collection of the RSCDS. The Scottish Dancing Dictionary hints that the dance developed in the early 19th century.
The Scottish movement termed “petronella” is more complex than that used in contra dances. It is not a simple spin. In Scottish a pas-de-basque step is employed, and the movement is described here.
1-2 | 1s petronella turn to the center (man face up, woman down) |
3-4 | 1s balance |
5-8 | 1s petronella and balance |
9-12 | 1s petronella and balance |
13-16 | 1s petronella and balance |
17-20 | 1s lead down center |
21-22 | Skip back up |
23-24 | 1s petronella turn, man face up, woman down as the 2s move up on the sides |
25-26 | Form a ring and balance |
27-28 | All petronella turn |
29-30 | Form a ring and balance |
31-32 | All petronella turn |
33-34 | Form a ring and balance |
35-36 | All petronella turn |
37-38 | Form a ring and balance |
39-42 | 1s lead down center |
43-44 | Skip back up |
45-46 | 1s petronella turn, man face up, woman down as the 2s left petronella on the sides |
47-48 | Form a ring and balance |
49-50 | All petronella turn |
51-52 | Form a ring and balance |
53-54 | All petronella turn |
55-56 | Form a ring and balance |
57-58 | All petronella turn |
59-60 | Form a ring and balance |
61-66 | Line of four go down the hall, turn alone and come back |
67-70 | Balance the ring and petronella turn |
71-74 | Balance the ring and petronella turn |
75-78 | Balance the ring and petronella turn |
79-82 | Balance the ring and petronella turn |
83-88 | Line of four go down the hall, turn alone and come back |
89-90 | Cast off |
91-98 | Right and left four |
Rory O’More
by Traditional, Duple Minor, CC 120cpm, 32bars
I added an alteration between 1s and 2s in who is active, as otherwise the dance is rather dull for the 2s.
1-4 | 1s cross and cast down around 2s |
5-8 | 1s cross up and cast down as 2s move up (half figure 8) |
9-12 | All 1s form a long wave in the center, balance and spin to the right (as in Rory O’More) |
13-16 | Balance and spin to the left |
17-24 | Contra corners |
25-32 | 1s balance and swing |
33-36 | 2s cross and cast up around 1s |
37-40 | 2s cross down and cast up as 1s move down |
41-44 | All 2s form a long wave in the center, balance and spin to the right (as in Rory O’More) |
45-48 | Balance and spin to the left |
49-56 | Contra corners |
57-64 | 1s balance and swing |
Three’s Company
by Gary Roodman published in 2015, Square of Trios 109cpm, 32bars
The tune is a traditional one called Trip to Durrow.
It waw performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Virginia Reel
by Traditional, 5-8 Cpl Longways 120cpm, R76bars
The Virginia Reel is a North American variant of Sir Roger de Coverly, a dance which appeared about 1816.
Many variants (see Witches’ Reel), but I grew up with this one.
1-4 | Long lines forward and back |
5-8 | Partner two hand turn |
9-12 | Do-si-do partner |
13-16 | See-saw partner |
17-20 | 1s couple join hands, sashay down 4 steps and back |
21-24 | 1s right hand turn partner once and a half |
25-28 | 1s left hand turn 2s once |
29-32 | 1s right hand turn partner once |
33-36 | 1s left hand turn 3s once |
37-40 | 1s right hand turn partner once |
41-44 | 1s left hand turn 4s once |
45-48 | 1s right hand turn partner once |
49-52 | 1s left hand turn 5s once |
53-54 | 1s right hand turn partner half (to proper) |
55-60 | 1s join hands sashay up the set |
61-68 | 1s cast to bottom, others follow |
69-76 | 1s make an arch, other couples join handy hands, skip up to progressed places |
Witches’ Reel
by Traditional published around 1870, 4 Cpl Longways 120cpm, R32bars
Yet another Virginia Reel/Sir Roger de Coverley variation
1-8 | 1s sashay down and back |
9-12 | 1s cast to bottom others follow |
13-16 | 1s make an arch, others go through |
17-24 | All take hands in a circle except at top, 2nd man (now at top) lead between 2nd&3rd woman (thread the needle) until back to place |
25-32 | 2nd woman thread the needle through the men |
The Young Widow
by John Griffiths published in 1788, Triple Minor, PA, CC 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Charles Hendrickson/James Morrison in 1989
John Griffiths published A Collection of the newest and most fashionable Country Dances and Cotillions in Providence, RI in 1788. It is the first known such work published in the United States.
The Playford Assembly (Graham Christian) calls this an English Country Dance, but Cracking Chestnuts (David Smukler) calls it an early Contra Dance; showing how uncertain the boundary between the two styles is. I call it an American Country Dance, as something between the two (but it really could pass as and English dance)
Celtic Cross
by Derek Haynes published in 1991, Square 120cpm, R48bars
This looks exactly like a square dance, calls need to be slightly different, but the moves and progression are standard: Ladies right hand star, while men promenade half outside Left hand to opposite, balance, left allemande half Men right hand star, while ladies promenade half outside Left hand to partner, balance, left allemande a quarter Heads forward and back Heads square through two hands Sides forward and back Sides square through two hands Balance to partner, right allemande Balance to corner, right allemande Promenade home
In Mr. McGregor’s Garden
by Audrey Ramsay Prest published in 2016, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, R32bars
Because the 3s are active at the start normal progression doesn’t work. Instead, the second time a couple acts as first couple after the corner turns they move to the bottom (and the 3s move up) instead of to 2nd position.
The Legacy
by Iain Goddard published around 2005, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, J32bars
Because the 3s are active at the start normal progression doesn’t work. Instead, the second time a couple acts as first couple they do 3 changes of rights and lefts rather than 4. Now everyone is in place for the next set.
Monymusk
by Preston published in 1786, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, S32bars
Monymusk is an estate in Aberdeenshire is Scotland.
Cracking Chestnuts says the tune was written by Daniel Dow and published in Thirty Seven New Reels and Strathspeys in 1776. Francis Werner set figures to the tune in his 8 Cotillions, 6 Favorite Contry Dances and two Minuets, with their proper Figures for the Harp, Harpsichord and Violin Book xvii for the year 1785. John Preston in 1786 published a different set of figures in 1786 and this version of the dance appears to be based on those.
Hugh Thurston in Scotland’s Dances (1954) claims: “‘Monymusk’ is not a traditional Scottish dance. It was resurrected in 1934 (out of a book published in England in 1786) and there is no evidence that it was ever danced in Scotland before that date.” (as quoted in Cracking Chestnuts)
Petronella
by Traditional published in 1924, 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, R32bars
This is an old Scottish dance, the Scottish Dancing Dictionary hints that the dance developed in the early 19th century. It was collected in the first of the RSCDS’s books.
As this dance is rather boring for the 2s a number of variations have arisen, and I include 3 here. The first time through the set everyone does what the book says. In the second the petronella is modified so that the 2s are involved, and in the third the petronella is modified in a different way to include the 2s — several of these variations have been repeated in the American Contra dance of the same name.
1-16 | 1s dance full petronella ending where they started |
17-24 | 1s lead down the middle and back |
25-32 | 1s+2s poussette |
Rory O’More
by Traditional published in 1924, 2 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, J32bars
1-4 | Advance and retire |
5-6 | Cross over, men make an arch, women dive under |
7-8 | 2s turn their respective 1s under |
9-12 | Advance and retire |
13-14 | Cross over, women make an arch, men dive under |
15-16 | 2s turn their respective 1s under |
17-24 | 1s lead down the middle and back |
25-32 | 1s+2s poussette |
Scottish Ramble
by Traditional published in 1929, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, S32bars
1-8 | 1s cast below 3s and lead up cross and cast down as 2s move up |
9-12 | 1s+3s circle four |
13-16 | 1s+2s (fast) rights and lefts |
17-20 | 1s set and turn 1st corners |
21-24 | 1s set and turn 2nd corners |
25-30 | 1s face 1st corners, left shoulder reels of 3 on the sides |
31-32 | 1s cross |
Trip To Gretna Green
by Unknown, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, J32bars
adapted by Betty Lee Barnes
Gretna Green is the first village across the Scottish border (from England) on the old coach route from London to Edinburgh. It was a place to which young English couples would elope in order to get married (parental consent not being required in Scotland for minors as it was in England).
Twa Rogueish E’en
by John Drewry published in 1967, 3 Cpl dance in 4 Cpl set 120cpm, J40bars
(Two Roguish Eyes)
40 Years of Penguin Pam
by Seth Tepfer published around 2019, Duple Minor Becket 120cpm, 48bars
A contra dance with a 48 bar tune (AABBCC) rather than the standard 32.
Also a dance with quintuple progression (the 1s end up with 2s from the minor set 5 below).
There are several oddities when out at the end. The rule of thumb is that if you are a lone couple at the end then make sure you are on the left (facing in to the set) since the progression happens on the left diagonal. If no one is across from you for the normal right and left through, ladies chain, or half hey then stand pat. If you are across from your partner at the end of the set (after the normal ladies chain) then the man needs to cross the set quickly to his partner’s right to get into the diagonal hey. If a man is at the left end of his line for the diagonal hey, then he should stay put.
When we danced this in Santa Barbara we made a mistake and tried to dance two half heys rather than one continous hey with a kink in the middle. The result was the ladies ended up on the wrong side after the diagonal hey and did a left shoulder normal hey. It worked, but Seth’s version flows better.
Seth’s comments on seeing the animation:
This dance was written for my wife, Pam Eidson, on the occasion of her 40th birthday. She loves penguins. Thus the title.
Anna Turns Five
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, 5 Cpl Circle, Mixer 109cpm, 32bars
The tune is a traditional one named Beaumont Rag. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Chinese New Year
by Chris Page published in 2010, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, 32bars
Written for Joyce Fortune of the Bay Area, won at the auction of the 2010 Spring Fever dance camp at Monte Toyon, CA. She requested a dance with long lines, some balances, and a swing/circle/swing transition. (A surprisingly tough set of requirements to fulfill.) This sequence was the option she liked best. (taken verbatim from contradb)
Fuerst Things Fuerst
by Will Mentor, Duple Minor Becket 120cpm, 32bars
Written for Michael Fuerst, who introduced the concept of a right and left through on the half diagonal.
In this right and left through the men in the minor set take hands and change places, while the women take hands outside the minorset (also on the right diagonal) and change places.
The notes suggest a couple out at the end wait on the right and cross together on the right and left through (even though the man has no one to cross with). I prefer having the men cross early so long lines are balance (and then the men simply courtesy turn their partners as they arrive).
Golden Gate (Marr)
by Jacqui Grennan published in 2017, Duple Minor Improper 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Frannie Marr
Animations: Original, Modified
Jacqui’s original called for a circle left 3/4 rather than a balance the ring + give and take
Jacqui’s Dolphin Yey
by Seth Tepfer published in 2018, Duple Minor Becket 103cpm, 32bars
Written for Jacqui Grennan
The tune named Tom Kruskal’s, was composed by Amelia Mason & Emily Troll, and performed by Bonnie Insull, and Susan McNeil.
Johnson City Circle
by Gary Roodman published in 2000, 5 Cpl Circle 109cpm, 32bars
The tune is a traditional one called Stone’s Rag. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Kate Barnes and Mary Lea) on the album Mr. Roodman’s Fancies. The CD was given to me by Mr. Roodman and is used with his permission.
Mad For You
by Vic Ceder published in 2019, Duple Minor Short Waves Improper 120cpm, 32bars
This dance was introduced to the world at the Santa Barbara Contra Dance, 27 Jan 2019. It was Vic’s second time calling a Contra, and the first time he called one of his own dances.
Mevagissey Car Park
by Gary Roodman published in 2011, 4 Cpl Becket 115cpm, R32bars
The tune, called Young Alex was composed by Brian Jenkins. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Mevagissey Car Park ~ Revisited
by Gary Roodman published in 2012, 4 Cpl Becket 115cpm, R32bars
The tune, called Young Alex was composed by Brian Jenkins. It was performed by Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) and comes from the album Good Friends.
Misunderstood Loon
by Nathaniel Jack published in 2019, Duple Minor Becket 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by SBCDS in 2019
Animations: Original, Modified
We (the Santa Barbara Contra Dance) were supposed to be dancing Nathaniel Jack’s Loon on the Lake, but somehow we didn’t understand the calls. This is what we ended up dancing. It actually worked pretty well.
Portland Fancy
by Traditional, Four face Four, CC 120cpm, 32bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
This is said to be the first contra dance in a four face four formation. Unlike modern contra dances, travelling buddies do not switch roles.
1-8 | Circle eight |
9-16 | Right and left through with the opposite, over and back |
17-24 | Ladies chain with the opposite, over and back |
25-28 | Lines of four forward and back |
29-32 | Pass through |
Say “I Do”
by Gary Roodman published in 2005, 4 Cpl Becket, Mixer 103cpm, 32bars
The tune, called Pat’s Rag, was composed by Jonathan Jensen and performed by Anna Patton, Erica & Naomi Morse, and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Square Line Special
by Gary Roodman published in 1987, 4 Cpl Longways 1s, 3s Improper 111cpm, 32bars
The tune is a traditional one called Swinging on a Gate.
It was performed by Anna Patton, Naomi Morse, and Peter Barnes on the album Band of Friends.
Sunset Limited
by Rick Mohr published in 2007, Duple Minor Becket CCW 120cpm, 32bars
The hardest (that is most unexpected) part of this dance is the progression where the couples are on the “wrong” side with the gents on the left and ladies on the right, from the give and take into the circle. Rick says:
For some dancers the B2 progression feels odd at first because their partner is on the “wrong” side. I start by teaching the progression—get in Becket formation, trade places with your partner, and shift left to be in front of another couple. Assure the gents it’s correct to have their partner in their left hand. Assure the ladies it’s correct to have their partner in their right hand. Now shift right and circle right with your original neighbors.
Rick also suggests the the allemandes be a little tighter than usual (they are on the fast side).
Amtrak’s Sunset Limited is the train which runs from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
The Tempest
by Traditional published around 1882, Tempest, CC 120cpm, 32bars
This “Tempest” formation appears unique to contra-dance. The book Cracking Chestnuts does not claim Howe as the devisor, merely that he published a version of the dance. It may be older than that.
To get people into the formation for the dance have everyone line up as if for a four face four contra, and then have the couples facing up move out to the nearest side.
The progression requires the side couples to move up twice as far as they expect to do in a normal dance (otherwise the set drifts down and everyone is crushed together at the bottom of the hall.
When side couples reach the top they come together in a line facing down, when head couples reach the bottom they spread out to the sides facing in.
Contra has evolved and what this dance considers as half right and left through we would now say just right and left through.
1-8 | Lines of four go down the hall, turn as a couple, come back, face nearest side couple |
9-12 | Circle four |
13-16 | … and back |
17-20 | Ladies chain |
21-24 | … and back |
25-27 | Half promenade (around small circles) |
28-32 | Half right and left through, actives move down as inactives move up |
Wizard’s Walk
by Ruth Unger published in 1993, Duple Minor Improper, GEMS 120cpm, 32bars
Written for the diamond jubilee of the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) and contained in the GEMS collection.
Circular Storm
by George Williams published in 2019, 4 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 32bars
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
1-4 | Notice position Partner two hand turn: 1s half, 2s once, 3s once and a half, 4s twice |
5-8 | Middles cast to end and lead back while ends lead in and cast back everyone ends where s/he started |
9-10 | Ends right hand turn half, middles left hand star half |
11-12 | Right hand stars half at ends |
13-16 | All single file no hand circle half |
17-24 | All but the top couple face up, Mirror dolphin hey |
25-28 | Partner two hand turn to proper |
29-32 | Lines of 4, fall back, forward |
Contra in a Teacup
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
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I wanted to put the plus level square dance call, Teacup Chain
into a contra dance. To make things even more confusing you could switch between head and side ladies center alternate times through the dance. The dance has no other virtue, and there are probably few who could dance it.
1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-8 | Corner allamande left one and a half, end in square formation |
9-24 | Head ladies center, Teacup chain |
25-26 | Sides pass through |
27-28 | Heads pass through, gents turn left, ladies right |
29-32 | Swing (original) partner into lines facing original direction |
Contra Relay
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
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I wanted to put the plus level square dance call, Relay the deucey
into a contra dance. The dance has no other virtue, and there are probably few who could dance it.
1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-6 | Pass through to an ocean wave |
7-20 | Relay the deucey |
21-24 | Ends orbit half, centers left balance, pull by |
25-32 | Partner balance and swing to lines |
Double Progression Triple Minor
by George Williams published in 2020, Triple Minor 120cpm, 8bars
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I wanted to explore the posibility of a double progression triple minor which maintains the rule of 2s + 3s swapping roles.
There are some oddities. If you have two couples already out at the top, then when you get 2 more couples, then it is the 2nd couple from the top who must start as a 1, not the 1st couple.
When you have two couples out at the bottom they must switch places, but dancing the ghosts won’t really do this, they must make up their own moves.
1-4 | Circle left six half |
5-8 | Two hand turn partner once and a half to proper |
Hey is for Humpbacks
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
Animations: Longways, Sicilian Circle
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This dance was inspired when Jacqui Grennan wondered if it were possible to rewrite the Scottish Country Dance John Cass into an English Country Dance. Basically that means removing the footwork, changing the music for a different tempo, and using the word “hey” instead of “reel”. But about a week later I was out running and wondered if something could be done in a contra dance. You’d need a four-face-four dance to get enough people for the hey. This is the result.
Jacqui actually called this dance over Labor Day weekend and suggested a few modifications. These may be seen in the dance above and in the one called “Promenheyde”.
1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-8 | Four ladies chain diagonally, all end in a line in the middle |
9-24 | Turn right, full hey for 4 couples, changing leads at ends |
25-28 | Four gents chain diagonally |
29-32 | Swing (original) partner into lines facing original direction |
Hey is for Humpbacks — Jacqui’s version
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Jacqui Grennan
Animations: Original (longways), Modified (longways), Sicilian Circle
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
This dance was inspired when Jacqui Grennan wondered if it were possible to rewrite the Scottish Country Dance John Cass into an English Country Dance. Basically that means removing the footwork, changing the music for a different tempo, and using the word “hey” instead of “reel”. But about a week later I was out running and wondered if something could be done in a contra dance. You’d need a four-face-four dance to get enough people for the hey.
Then a bit later Jacqui was actually kind enough to call it and suggested a few changes, and added a few notes.
The dance that actually got danced looked more like the one I call “Promenheyde”
Note The hey starts at the beginning of A2 with the couples on the right of each line stepping forward and left while those on the left step right
Note The hey takes 32 counts to dance, musically taking all of A2, crossing into B1 and taking all of it
Note B2: gents wait for the hey to finish before starting the star
1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-8 | Four ladies grand chain 1/2, end facing across |
9-24 | Right couples start in center, left couples behind. Full hey for 4 couples, changing leads at ends, end where you started |
25-26 | Four gents left hand star half |
27-32 | Swing (original) partner into lines facing original direction |
Mirror Test
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
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1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-8 | Swing corner, end in square formation |
9-12 | Ends left shoulder spiral inward, face up |
13-20 | Mirror dolphin hey, bulge in middle (ends) |
21-24 | 3rd position face down, right hand balance, right pull-by, left pull-by (across lines at the ends) |
25-28 | Balance (original) partner |
29-32 | Swing partner into lines facing original direction |
Promenheyde
by George Williams published in 2019, Four face Four 120cpm, 32bars
adapted by Jacqui Grennan
Animations: Original, Modified
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
This dance was inspired when Jacqui Grennan wondered if it were possible to rewrite the Scottish Country Dance John Cass into an English Country Dance. Basically that means removing the footwork, changing the music for a different tempo, and using the word “hey” instead of “reel”. But about a week later I was out running and wondered if something could be done in a contra dance. You’d need a four-face-four dance to get enough people for the hey.
Then a bit later Jacqui was actually kind enough to call it and suggested a few changes, and added a few notes.
Most contra dancers aren’t familar with the concept of changing leads (dolphin hey) so the dance that actually got danced had people promenading in couples through the hey. This doesn’t justify a “Hey is for Humpbacks” title, so I gave it a new name…
Note The hey starts at the beginning of A2 with the couples on the right of each line stepping forward and left while those on the left step right
Note The hey takes 32 counts to dance, musically taking all of A2, crossing into B1 and taking all of it
Note B2: gents wait for the hey to finish before starting the star
1-4 | Lines of four, forward and back |
5-8 | Four ladies grand chain 1/2, end facing across |
9-24 | Right couples start in center, left couples behind. Full hey for 4 promenading couples, end where you started |
25-26 | Four gents left hand star half |
27-32 | Swing (original) partner into lines facing original direction |
Tricks of the Mirror
by George Williams published in 2019, 4 Cpl Longways 120cpm, 16bars
The dances of George Williams (including this one) are licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA license.
1-4 | Lines of 4, fall back, forward |
5-6 | Ends right hand turn half, middles left hand star half |
7-8 | Right hand stars half at ends |
9-12 | All single file no hand circle half |
13-16 | Partner two hand turn once and a half to proper |
17-20 | Ends cast to middle and lead back while middles lead out and cast back everyone ends where s/he started |
21-24 | Mirror back to back at ends (middle couples center at start) |
25-32 | All but the top couple face up, Mirror dolphin hey |
PB | Playford Ball |
PA | Playford Assembly |
CC | Cracking Chestnuts |
GEMS | CDSS Gems |
I share my work under under a Creative Commons Atribution license (CC-BY).
However the original choreography is shared under several different licenses, and those will usually supercede mine.
1) Any dances written and adapted more than 95 years ago are out of copyright by now and are free for all uses. In particular this means that Cecil Sharp’s adaptations are out of copyright.
2) The choreography for the Scottish Country Dances may be found on the Scottish Country Dance Dictionary and are licensed under Creative Commons license ( Attribution-ShareAlike: CC BY-SA) provided attribution is given and this license is used on any subsequent distributions.
3) The choreography for some recent English Country Dances are licensed under Creative Commons license ( Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: CC BY-NC-SA) which specifies non-commercial use, provided attribution is given and this license is used on any subsequent distributions.
4) I have found no explicit licenses for any Contra Dances nor for most English Country Dances.
Last updated: 2021-2-2