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