1.12.23 Some of Geraldine’s birthday requests*
- * (The) Geud man of Ballangigh a longways dance, pub. Playford 1698. Also on Pat’s birthday list.
- * Christmas Stars very seasonal…a 3 couple dance also danced in December 2022.
- The Fair Quaker of Deal, a longways dance from the Walsh collection 1715, with some adaptation by J.J. Coincidentally I visited Deal a few weeks ago.
- Solitaire a longways dance.
- Whim of the Moment a longways dance pub. Thompson 1791.
8.12.23 Elfrida recording the dances.
- Christmas Stars see last week.
- Jamaica a 4 couple dance x2.
- Clopton Bridge a 4 couple dance x2. A hornpipe, so hop skip rhythm.
- Maiden Moor a 4 couple dance x2.
- Bobbing Joe another 4 couple dance.
- Upon a Summer’s day some wishful thinking here as it’s pouring rain outside! A 3 couple dance.
15.12.23 more of Geraldine’s birthday choices*
- * Mirror Me a 3 couple dance x2. A lovely dance once you get into it.
- * Marching to Praetorius a 2 couple Gary Roodman dance. x2
- Abbot’s Way a 4 couple dance x2
- The Doldrum this 4 couple dance has some tricky moves, we danced it twice to try to nail them!
- The Maid Peeked out the Window a 4 couple dance x2.
22.12.23 Our last country dance session before Christmas and the New Year. We celebrated with live music from Change of Key (Frank’s Band) and refreshments.
- Trip to Sheringham a 4 couple dance, in a square formation. The musical accompaniment was a Seasonal Medley.
- Jackdaw another 4 couple dance.
- Eastbourne Grove a 3 couple dance.
- The Hive another 3 couple dance.
- Lord Caernarfon’s Jig a 4 couple dance Playford reconstructed by Cecil Sharp in 1910
- (The) Comical Fellow a favourite 4 couple dance, pub. Thompson 1776 on which to end 2023’s dances.
We danced most of them twice.
N.B WE RETURN TO COUNTRY DANCING ON FRIDAY THE 5 th JANUARY 2024.
Our many thanks to June for keeping us dancing. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Last Updated on December 28, 2023