Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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

Note: This dance can be done three times through to get everyone back to their original positions.

I.

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

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-2: 1^st Man take his Woman by both hands and go four slips up, and stand.
B1 3-4: 2^nd Couple as much.
B1 5-6: 3^rd Couple as much.
B1 7-8: All Turn Single.

B2 1-2: 3^rd Couple go four slips down.
B2 3-4: 2^nd Couple as much.
B2 5-6: 1^st Couple 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 Couple change places.
B1 3-4: 2^nd Couple as much.
B1 5-6: 3^rd Couple as much.
B1 7-8: All Turn Single.

B2 1-2: 3^rd Couple change places.
B2 3-4: 2^nd Couple as much.
B2 5-6: 1^st Couple as much.
B2 7-8: All Turn Single.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: 1^st Man change places with the 2^nd Woman.
B1 3-4: 1^st Woman change places with the 2^nd Man.
B1 5-6: 3^rd Couple change places with each other.
B1 7-8: All Turn Single.

B2 1-2: 1^st Man change places with the 3^rd Woman.
B2 3-4: 1^st Woman change places with the 3^rd Man.
B2 5-6: 2^nd Couple change places with each other.
B2 7-8: All Turn Single.

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