Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 1-8 Longways – 3 Couples
D Major 3 x AABBB

I.

A1 1-4: All lead up a Double and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: Middle Couple fall back and slip up to the first place, while the other two Couples change places with their Neighbors, ending in the 2^nd and 3^rd Couples’ places.

B2 1-4: That again.

B3 1-4: That again to your original places.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: First Couple cross over and go down into the 2^nd place.
B1 3-4: Cross again and go down into the 3^rd place.

B2 1-4: 2^nd Couple as much.

B3 1-4: 3^rd Couple as much.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: 1^st Man and 2^nd Woman change places.
B1 3-4: 1^st Woman and 2^nd Man change places, while the 3^rd Couple changes places.

B2 1-2: 1^st Man and 3^rd Woman change places.
B2 3-4: 1^st Woman and 3^rd Man change places, while the 2^nd Couple changes places.

B3 1-4: All Set and Turn Single.

BB: Repeat B1-3 two more times to get everyone back to their original places.

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