Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 3-18 Longways – 3 Couples
D Minor 3 x AABB

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up a Double forward and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-2: 1^st Couple take both hands and go four slips up and stand.
B1 3-4: The 2^nd Couple as much.
B1 5-6: Then the 3^rd Couple as much.
B1 7-8: All Turn Single.

B2 1-6: Last Couple slip down, the 2^nd as much, the 1^st as much.
B2 7-8: All Turn Single.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: 1^st Man and Last Woman change places.
B1 3-4: 1^st Woman and Last Man change places.
B1 5-6: 2^nd Couple change places.
B1 7-8: All Turn Single.

B2 1-8: All this back again.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-8: Men go the Single Hey.

B2 1-8: Women as much.

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