Shepherd’s Daughter, The

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Ed. 2-8 Longways – 4 Couples
G Minor 3 x AABBCC

Note: The 2nd edition included this dance but called it “Parson upon Dorothy.”

I.

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

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-2: First two Men take hands and lead out a Double to the Wall, the last two Men and the Women doing the same.
B1 3-4: Change hands and meet your Partners.

B2 1-2: 1st and 3rd Man take hands with your Partner and lead up a Double, the others leading down a Double.
B2 3-4: All change hands and lead back a Double.

C1 1-4: 1st and 2nd Men cross to turn each other’s Partners once around by both hands, the other two Couples doing the same.

C2 1-4: All turn your Partners once around by both hands.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1&2: As before.

C1&2: As before.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1&2: As before.

C1&2: As before.

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