2021 BACDS Playford Ball — The Dances
- “Rights and lefts” implies with hands, "circular hey" implies no hands.
- “Siding” alone implies Cecil Sharp “swirly” siding; Side R(L) shoulder implies shoulder-to-shoulder siding.
- In duple minor dances “corner” refers to the people; “diagonal” refers to the positions.
- Numbers of steps (in parenthesis) are provided where phasing may be unclear.
- Turns and circles are once round unless otherwise noted.
- CW/CCW = clockwise/counterclockwise.
Autumn in Amherst |
| Composer: |
Philippe Callens, 2002 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/EHyPfmwTcok |
| Tune: |
"The Red Star Line" by Kathy Talvitie |
| Meter: |
2/2 |
| Format: |
Duple minor, improper |
|
| A |
All step R and honor partner, turn single L, turn partner L hand; turn neighbor R hand,
circle L halfway and fall back. |
| B |
Women change places R shoulder. Men change places L shoulder; half draw poussette (CCW: women drawing), continuing past the other couple to end with 1s facing up, 2s facing down (men in the center), nearer hands joined with partners; lead forward a double and back. All cast R simultaneously to progressed places improper, change places R shoulder. |
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Blythe Company |
| Composer: |
Brooke Friendly & Chris Sackett |
| Video: |
youtu.be/WMuwktsL4_g |
| Tune: |
"All Among the Barley" (trad.) |
| Meter: |
6/8 |
| Format: |
Triple minor |
|
| A |
1s side R shoulders and L shoulders. |
| B |
1s cast, 2s leading up (4), taking hands all set; 1s gate CW with the dancer on their R while 2nd man and 3rd woman go forward a double and back toward each other. |
| C |
Heys for 3 across the dance, 1st woman L shoulder to 2nd man, 1st man L shoulder to 3rd woman, to begin. |
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The Costumer's Delight
[for those who know — will not be walked through] |
| Composer: |
Philippe Callens, 2018 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/55y8O8nPgT8 |
| Tune: |
“One Charming Night” by Henry Purcell
included at end of Barnes 3 |
| Meter: |
3/2 |
| Format: |
Three couple longways |
|
| A1 |
1s and 2s set forward to partners. 1s cast down to second place, as 2s lead up and turn single away into first place; 1s lead down through the 3s and cast up to second place. |
| A2 |
Repeat A1 from the bottom: 1s and 3s set forward to partners. 3s cast up to second place, as 1s lead down and turn single away into 3rd place. 3s lead up through the 2s and cast down to second place. Order is now 2-3-1. |
| B1 |
End couples (2s and 1s) change by the R hand with partner, L diagonals (2nd and 3rd men, 1st and 3rd women) change by the left hand. New middles (2nd man and 1st woman) R hand turn once and a half to end facing out (improper).
Middles go CW ½ way around the ends to finish in second place proper, while 1st long diagonal (2nd woman and 1st man) cross by the R (bars 9-10), then 2nd long diagonal (3s) cross by the L (bars 11-12). |
| B2 |
repeat B1 with opposite handing:
New end couples change by the L hand, R diagonals (3rd and 1st women, 2nd and 3rd men) change by the R hand. New middles (3s) L hand turn once and a half to end facing out (improper).
3s go CCW ½ way around the ends to finish in second place proper, as 2nd long diagonal (1st man and 2nd woman) cross by the L (bars 9-10), 1st long diagonal (1st woman and 2nd man) cross by the R (bars 11-12). |
|
Faithless Nancy Dawson |
| Composer: |
Anna Bidder, 1969 |
| Tune: |
"A Rovin'" (trad.) |
| Meter: |
2/2 |
| Format: |
Duple minor |
|
| A |
1s lead through 2s, cast back to place; 2s lead through 1s, cast back to place; All back to back with partners. |
| B |
All fall back setting; come forward turning single; 3 changes of a circular hey starting with partner. |
|
The Female Saylor |
| Source: |
Feuillet, 1706 |
| Meter: |
6/8 |
| Format: |
Duple minor |
|
| A1 |
1s lead through the 2s above and cast to place; lead through 2s below and cast to place. |
| A2 |
1s ½ figure 8 down through 2s; turn partner R hand, ending improper. |
| B1 |
Back to back with neighbor. Turn neighbor 2 hands. |
| B2 |
Back to back with partner. 1s turn 2 hands halfway and cast down while 2s turn 2 hands once round, moving up. |
|
Jamaica |
| Source: |
Playford, 1670 |
| Meter: |
2/2 |
| Format: |
Duple minor, double progression |
|
| A1 |
1s join R hands, then L hands and then turn halfway to change places;
1st woman with 2nd man, and 1st man with 2nd woman, change places in the same manner. |
| B1 |
1s figure 8 up through the 2s; cross R shoulder to end in proper, progressed place (skipping step). |
| A2 |
With the next couple: 1st corners turn 2 hands; 2nd corners turn 2 hands. |
| B2 |
Neighbors turn 2 hands 1½ times. Partners turn 2 hands to place. |
|
Juice of Barley |
| Source: |
Playford, 1690 |
| Meter: |
6/8 |
| Format: |
Duple minor |
|
| A |
All back-to-back with partner; turn partner 2 hands. |
| B1 |
The men ½ figure 8 around the women (1st man passing in front of 2nd man) to end in progressed place. All clap and circle L. |
| B2 |
The women ½ figure 8 around the men (1st woman passing in front of 2nd woman). All clap and circle L. |
|
Key to the Cellar |
| Composer: |
J. Beer 2004 |
| Video: |
3 videos on-line; none decently phrased! Dance to the music! |
| Meter: |
3/2 |
| Format: |
Triple minor |
|
| A1 |
1s cast; gate down through the 3s. |
| A2 |
Lines forward and back; 1s gate up through the 2s. |
| B1 |
Heys for 3 across the dance, 1st woman L shoulder to 2nd man, 1st man L shoulder to 3rd woman, to begin. |
| B2 |
1s R shoulder round; all turn partner 2 hands. |
|
Lilliburlero |
|
| A |
1s lead through 2s, cast up to place.
2s lead up through 1s, and cast down to place. |
| B1 |
1st corners change places R shoulder;
2nd corners change places passing R shoulder.
All fall back a double, come forward turning single. |
| B2 |
All change places with partner R shoulder (4), dance backwards into neighbor's place passing neighbor R shoulder (4); three changes of a circular hey beginning R shoulder with partner (8). |
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Mary K
[for those who know — will not be walked through] |
| Composer: |
Gary Roodman, 2002 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/l5yQwNEEnQo
Would prefer consistency of passing R in 1st part |
| Tune: |
"Scherzo in Cm" by Dave Wiesler |
| Meter: |
3/2 |
| Format: |
Duple minor, improper |
|
| A1 |
Men cast R dancing CW into each other’s place (9), turn partner 2 hands halfway (3). |
| A2 |
Women repeat, turning neighbor.
In A1 & A2 pass R shoulders when meeting dancers from the next set. |
| B |
Circle 4 halfway (to original places) and fall back (6), cross R with partner and loop R to face (6); 2 changes of Rights & Lefts, starting with partner (6), turn partner 2 hands (6). Finish with 2s above facing partners, 1s facing up. |
| C1 |
Petit Fours (3 steps per move):
With original couple:
1s: lead up center // face partner and fall back // dance down the outside // face partner and come forward to meet and face down.
2s: Fall back // dance down the outside // face partner and come forward to meet // lead up the center and face partners. |
| C2 |
Repeat with next couple:
1s: lead down center // face partner and fall back // dance up the outside // face partner and come forward to meet.
2s: Fall back // dance up the outside // face partner and come forward to meet // lead down the center and face partner. |
|
Newcastle
[If time permits. For those who know — will not be walked through] |
| Source: |
Playford, 1650 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/fqCJ3Za4toA
Lovely rendition! (But skip the clap-clap-clap!) |
| Meter: |
2/2 |
| Format: |
Four couple square |
|
| Ⅰ |
A1&2 |
Joining hands in a circle, into the center and back; set to partner, set to corner. Repeat. |
| B1 |
Partners arm R. Men star L, while women skip around the set CW until you meet your partner the 2nd time (may be on the diagonals). |
| B2 |
Partners arm L. Women star R, while men skip around CCW to place. |
| Ⅱ |
A1&2 |
Partners siding, step R and honor. Pass by L shoulder. Repeat with next. |
| B1 |
Current sides lead in a double, lead out a double and form an arch.; current heads cast behind corner and lead through the arches to place. |
| B2 |
Repeat with current head couples leading in, sides casting. |
| Ⅲ |
A |
With current partner, arm R once; arm L 1½.
With next person arm R once; arm L 1½ to form close lines of 4 up and down the hall. (Women on the L of the man they just turned). |
| B1 |
Lines fall back a double & come forward; all turn single; pass through R shoulder with opposite, forming new lines of 4 across the hall (The end people of previous lines are in the middle of new lines). |
| B2 |
Lines fall back a double & come forward; all turn single and pass through R shoulder to opposite to original places. |
|
Old Wife Behind the Fire |
|
| A1 |
1s set, cast down, turn 2 hands. |
| A2 |
2s set, cast down, turn 2 hands. |
| B1 |
1s couple cross, cast to 2nd place, 2s leading up.
2s cross, cast into the middle of a line of 4 facing up. |
| B2 |
All lead up a double and back, bending the line to face partners.
2 changes of Rights & Lefts. |
|
Peridot Ring |
| Composer: |
Susan Kevra, 2017 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/6dy-fpFk4UQ |
| Tune: |
Rachel Bell |
| Meter: |
2/2 |
| Format: |
Three couple longways |
|
| A1 |
All up a double and back (turn towards partner to face down);
Down a double and back. |
| A2 |
All side with partner; set and turn single R. |
| B1 |
Circle L ½ to lines facing partners (improper); balance forward and back (no hands) and cross over passing R shoulder. |
| B2 |
Top couple (3s) cross right shoulder and cast to middle place and begin a 2 hand turn
While: 2s meet and lead up and bottom couple (1s) does a back to back;
All turn partner 2 hands to own sides. |
|
Rafe's Waltz |
| Composer: |
Victor Skowronski, 1996 |
| Video: |
no good video found |
| Tune: |
from "English Folk Song Suite" by Ralph Vaughan Williams |
| Meter: |
3/4 |
| Format: |
Duple minor |
|
| A |
1st corners set and cross R shoulder, 2nd corners repeat;
Taking nearer hands with neighbor all set and cross R shoulder with partner,
Facing neighbor, nearer hands with partner, all set and cross R shoulder with neighbor. |
| B |
1s lead down the middle (6), turn single away from each others (6); lead up and turn single away to original place (12).
All turn partner R hand ending close and facing up; 1s cast off, 2s leading up and all turn single cloverleaf toward new neighbors. |
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To Dance Divine |
| Composer: |
Brooke Friendly and Chris Sackett, 2010 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/c7HHbrY4_7Y |
| Meter: |
3/2 |
| Format: |
Duple minor |
|
| A |
1-2 |
1s cast to 2nd place and meet to face down while 2s meet and lead up |
| 3-4 |
1s lead down between next 2s and cast back to 2nd place |
| 5-6 |
2s cast to 2nd place and meet to face down while 1s meet and lead up |
| 7-8 |
2s lead down between next 1s and cast back to 2nd place (all home) |
| B |
1-2 |
1st diagonals change; 2nd diagonals change |
| 3-4 |
No-hands circle CW halfway round to home |
| 5-6 |
Partners R-shoulder gypsy once round and end close |
| 7-8 |
1s cast off while 2s lead up and mirror turn single up and away |
|
Turning By Threes |
| Composer: |
Gary Roodman, 2001 |
| Video: |
youtu.be/UQ_Ks5LwuiY |
| Meter: |
3/4 |
| Format: |
Three couple circular mixer |
|
| A1 |
Circle L, turn single L
Circle R, turn single R |
| A2 |
Back to back partner (12 steps)
Grand chain, 2 changes. Turn the 3rd person by the R. |
| B |
Men star L once round.
Women star R once round.
Men advance toward the center with two single steps (step close, step close)
As the men fall back, women advance with two single steps.
Women look over R shoulder and gypsy R with this new man 1¼ back into the circle. |
|
When Laura Smiles |
|
| A1 |
1s lead down (6), lead up (6), and turn single into place (6). |
| A2 |
2s repeat, leading up to begin. |
| B |
2 changes of Rights & Left starting with partner (12), partners R shoulder round (9), all circle L (12) and turn partner 2 hands halfway (6). |
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