Playford’s Dancing Master: The Compleat Dance Guide

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Ed. 1-8 Longways – 3 Couples
G Minor 3 x AABBBB

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up all a Double forward and back.
A1 5-7: Set to your Partner and fall back.

A2 1-7: That again.

B1 1-4: 2^nd Man lead the 1^st Man between the first two Women and cast off, falling back to your places.
B1 5-7: First two Men Arm Right.

B2 1-4: 2^nd Man lead the 3^rd Man between the last two Women and cast off, falling back to your places.
B2 5-7: Last two Men Arm Right.

B3&4: 2^nd Woman do as much.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.
A1 5-7: Set to your Partner and fall back.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.
A2 5-7: Set to your Partner and fall back.

B1 1-4: 2^nd Couple lead up through the 1^st Couple and cast off, falling back to your places.
B1 5-7: Turn your Partner.

B2 1-7: Do the same through the 3^rd Couple.

B3-6: 2^nd Man then 2^nd Woman lead through as in the first verse.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.
A1 5-7: Set to your Partner and fall back.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.
A2 5-7: Set to your Partner and fall back.

B1 1-4: 2^nd Couple go the Figure through the 1^st Couple, crossing through and going around them.
B1 5-7: Then cross through again and fall back to your places proper.

B2 1-7: Do the same through the 3^rd Couple.

B3-6: 2^nd Man then 2^nd Woman lead through as in the first verse.

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