Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 10-18 Duple Minor Longways
C Major AABB adlib

Note: This dance begins with the 1^st Couple improper.

A1 1-2: 1^st Couple cast off while the 2^nd Couple leads up into the 1^st place.
A1 3-6: All four Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-2: 2^nd Couple cast off while the 1^st Couple leads up.
A2 3-6: All Set and Turn Single.

B1 1-3: 1^st Man go between the 2^nd Couple and around the 2^nd Woman and back to your place, while the 1^st Woman goes down behind the 2^nd Man and around to her place again.
B1 4-6: Then the 2^nd Woman go between the 1^st Couple, around the 1^st Man and back to her place while the 2^nd Man goes up behind the 1^st Woman and around to his place.

B2 1-4: Right hands with your Partner and go once around.
B2 5-6: Then left hands with your Contrary halfway round, the 1^st Couple ending in the 2^nd Couple’s place improper.

Repeat down the line.

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