Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

1670Circle
Ed. 4-10 Round – 4 Couples
G Major 3 x AABBCC

Note: The timing of the dance does not allow for the Set and Turn Single that is part of the A section in the first verse. It is assumed that the Set and Turn Single was mistakenly printed.

I.

A1 1-4: Hands all, and two Doubles to the left.

A2 1-4: That back again.

B1 1-4: 1^st Man go a Double forward to stand facing your Partner and fall a Double back to the center, the 1^st Woman following.

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

C1 1-4: 3^rd as much.

C2 1-4: 4^th as much.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: 1^st Man take your Partner by the hand and shake it three times.
B1 3-4: Still holding hands, go halfway round, the 1^st Woman ending in the center.

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

C1 1-4: 3^rd as much.

C2 1-4: 4^th 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 tap your Partner’s toe with your own toe three times.
B1 3-4: 1^st Woman go back to your original place.

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

C1 1-4: 3^rd as much.

C2 1-4: 4^th as much.

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