Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 1-8 Longways – 4 Couples
G Major 6 x AA

Note: Given the pace of the different figures throughout the dance, the Set has been changed to a Set and Turn Single each time it occurs. The music allows for it and it is possible that the dancers would have assumed the Turn Single.

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up a Double and back.
A1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-8: That again.

II.

A1 1-4: 1^st and 4^th Couples meet a Double in between the other Couples and turn your backs.
A1 5-8: 1^st and 4^th Couples cast off and go around the end Couples and back through to the middle places, the other two Couples following.

A2 1-8: Repeat with 2^nd and 3^rd Couples, so all end in their original positions.

III.

A1 1-4: All turn to the outside and take hands backwards in a circle, going halfway round to the right.
A1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-8: That back again.

IV.

A1 1-4: 1^st and 4^th Couples meet a Double in between the other Couples and turn your backs and take hands backwards in a circle.
A1 5-8: 1^st and 4^th Couples go once around to the right.

A2 1-8: Repeat with 2^nd and 3^rd Couples, so all end in their original positions.

V.

A1 1-4: All change places two hands with your Partner.
A1 5-8: Then change places with your Neighbor (1^st and 2^nd Men, etc.).

A2 1-8: That back again.

VI.

A1 1-2: 1^st and 4^th Couples meet a Double in between the other Couples.
A1 3-4: Clap hands Right and Left.
A1 5-8: 1^st and 4^th Couples take right hands across and go once around.

A2 1-8: Repeat with 2^nd and 3^rd Couples, so all end in their original positions.

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