Correction from 6.01.23. Floss Galliard should read Slof Galliard. (a Morecambe and Wise moment, all the right letters, in the wrong order!)
3.02.23
- Brighton le Sands a June Jones longways dance x2. People always ask, ‘Where is Brighton le Sands?’ x2
It is between Blundellsands to the North, Waterloo to the South and Gt. Crosby to the East.
- Valentine’s Day a longways dance called by Elfrida in preparation for 14th. pub. 1670 Playford. x2
- Up to no Good another June Jones 3 couple dance. 1st. version.
- No Taxes from 1791.
- A Lady remembered a longways dance remembering all former dancers who have ‘passed on’.
- Gasconne a longways dance from 1706 with interpretation by Pat Shaw.
10.03.23
- Portsmouth a longways dance from 1701.
- Roll the Line a longways dance with some ‘travelling’.
- Harvest Reel a 3 couple dance x2.
- Diamond Diversion unsurprisingly, in Diamond formation for 4 people.
- Morrison’s Reel a 5 couple longways dance. x2
- Nampwich Fair a longways dance pub. Playford 1726, interpretation by Pat Shaw 1964.
17.03.23 some of John’s Birthday choices.
- (The ) Farmer’s Joy a Joseph Pimentel longways dance.
- Two’s Lead a longways dance.
- D’e’il Take the Warr a 3 couple dance from 1721.
- Triplicate danced with 3 in a line, choreography Peggy Roe.
- New German Waltz a longways dance.
24.02.23
- The Spaniard a longways dance 1777.
- Zephyrs and Flora a longways dance from the Walsh collection 1715.
- (The) Slof Galliard a Pat Shaw dance 1975 for 4 couples.
- Homebound Duet a 2 person dance by Judy Keeling 2020, to the tune Elizabeth.
- Pilgarlic a 3 couple dance from 1751.
- Comical Fellow always a favourite longways dance with clapping. pub. Thompson 1776.
Last Updated on March 3, 2023