4.08.23
- Barberini’s Tambourine a longways dance from the Walsh Collection c 1735. We last danced this in August 2019.
- Bartlett Bells another longways dance.
- Greensleeves and Yellow Lace this is a 3 couple dance which has gone out of fashion but June is keen to give it another chance. From Dancing Master 1721. It was challenging!
- Handel with care a Gary Roodman 2 couple dance from 1987.
We danced most of these dances x2.
11.08.23 Some Golden Oldies from 1650’s. (ex 3 & 5)
- The Maid peeked out the Window or The Friar in the Well a 4 couple dance x2.
- Gray’s Inn Mask a 4 couple dance with the tune at varied speeds. Very enjoyable.
- Cat’s Cradle Mk2 a June Jones 4 couple dance. Mk1 28.07.23.
- Bobbing Joe a 4 couple dance, slow and measured. 4 movements synonymous with Traditional dances.
- Ashley’s Ride a 3 couple American dance 1795 by Nancy Shepley.
- Upon a Summer’s Day a 3 couple dance. A fitting finish to an August summer day.
18.08.23 Elfrida recording.
- Chocolate Cake 4 couple- which we’ve danced before. You can never have enough cake!
- Bobbing Joe see last week. Music- Balshazzars Feast playing J.Playford’s Secret Ball.
- Alice – Longways, one of Phillipe Callan’s dances.
- Connaught Water was tried but abandoned!
- Swirl of the Sea – square set 4 couple dance.
- Whim of the Moment – longways. Went well.
25.08.23.
- The Happy Couple a longways dance x2.
- Prince Georges Birthday a longways dance from 1713 with ‘clapping’ to your neighbour and to your partner.
- Dancing at Lughnasa a 4 couple dance. x2
- St. Andrew’s Gardens a longways dance x2
I may have missed a dance here but will add next month if so.
Last Updated on August 30, 2023