April’s dances.

By | April 26, 2024

5.04.24

  • The Maid peeked out the window a 4 couple dance.
  • (The) King of Poland a 4 couple dance. Choreography & music Playford 1698.
  • Wibsey Roundabout a 5 couple circular dance by Gary Roodman 1996. As requested by Pat & John & loved by us all. The tune Hugh O’Donnell by Carolan.
  • St. Andrew’s gardens a longways dance with a choreographer much closer to home, our own June Jones.
  • Turning by Threes another Gary Roodman dance for 3 couples from 2003.
  • Cobbler’s Hornpipe another 3 couple dance in triple time, by Jenny Beer 1701, the tune Tourner a Trois by Paul Machlis.

several danced twice.

12.04.24

  • Minnesota Mardi Gras a longways dance.
  • Greenwich Park a longways dance adapted by Cecil Sharp 1922 from the 1698 dance.
  • Karla’s Waltz a longways dance.
  • Chestnut a 3 couple dance from The Dancing Master 1651-1796. adapted by Cecil Sharp 1912.
  • My Lady Winwood’s Maggot a 3 couple dance from Dancing Master 1728. One of June’s favourite dances.
  • Top and Bottom a longways dance by Bernard Bentley 1971. All danced several times.

No dances recorded from 19th.

26.04.24 Elfrida calling the dances today.

  • Robert’s Reel a 3 couple dance x2.
  • Dover Pier a longways dance by Preston 1791.
  • Spanish Jig another longways dance from Dancing Master 1721.
  • My Lord Byron’s Maggot a longways Playford dance from 1701 with clapping.
  • Guildhall a longways dance.
  • Alabama a 4 couple dance in a square formation.
  • Birthday Reel a 4 couple dance.

A REMINDER THAT NEXT WEEK 3RD. MAY, WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC FROM FRANK’S BAND.

 

Last Updated on April 26, 2024