Introduction
Author:
Michael Barraclough (1998)
Formation:
Sicilian circle
Music:
48-bar jigs or reels
Published:
Country Bumpkin (Michael Barraclough)
Choreography
A1
1-4
Neighbor back-to-back
5-8
Neighbor swing (ending proper facing across)
A2
1-4
Circle left 1¼
5-8
Star right (to this place)
B1
1-4
Partner back-to-back
5-8
Partner swing (ending proper facing across)
B2
1-4
Circle left 1¼ (all back in original places)
5-8
Star right (to this place)
C1
1-4
Ladies chain
5-8
Promenade
C2
1-4
Ladies chain
5-6
(Make a ring) balance the ring
7-8
Partner California twirl
© Michael Barraclough, 2017
Notes
Notes
1
Be aware that the orientation of the set chhanges from facing around to facing in and out to facing around (in the other direction).
2
First performed at Farnworth Folk Dance Club, 1998.
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