Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 1-8 Duple Minor Longways
G Major 3 x AABB adlib

I.

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

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

II.

A1 1-4: First four meet your Partner and change places with them.

A2 1-2: 1^st Man change places with 2^nd Woman.
A2 3-4: 1^st Woman change places with 2^nd Man.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

Repeat down the line.

III.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

IV.

A1 1-2: 1^st Couple fall back inside the 2^nd Couple into the 2^nd Couple’s place.
A1 3-4: Then change places with your Partner.

A2 1-2: 1^st Man and 2^nd Woman turn each other once around, while 2^nd Man and 1^st Woman do the same.
A2 3-4: 1^st Couple change places with your own.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

Repeat down the line.

V.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

VI.

A1 1-4: All a Double back from your Partner, then meet again and take both hands.

A2 1-4: 1^st Man put his Woman back while 2^nd Man pulls his Woman toward him, falling into the other couple’s place.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

Repeat down the line.

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