Something Old and Something New

SOMETHING OLD

SOMETHING NEW a selection of country dances, SOME TAKEN FROM COLLECTIONS DATING From THE 17th and 18th Centuries and some FROM Modern DANCE COMPOSERS Chosen and presented by Rosemary & Steve Hunt

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SOMETHING OLD

SOMETHING NEW

Introduction

The dances in this booklet have been selected from a variety of sources. In many cases the selection has been as a result of finding a good tune amongst those published by Playford, Young and Kynaston during the 17th and 18th centuries. This has led to an examination of the associated dance, and an attempt to interpret it to suit modern tastes without entirely losing the flavour of the original. Other dances in the selection are compositions of modern dancing masters and mistresses, again often selected because of an attractive tune. In all cases we believe that the dances are worth preserving and we hope they will provide as much enjoyment in the dancing as they have provided us in the selection and research. Steve & Rosemary Hunt

















1. An April April Ramble Four Couple Longways Set, 1st & 3rd Couples Improper “Oh to be in England now that April’s April ’s there” R. Browning

A1

1-8

First & fourth couples, each acting as a unit, dance a reel of 3 with the second and third couples respectively (left shoulder round the lady to start).

A2

1-4

All set right & left to partner; end couples lead in while middles cast to nearest end.

5-8

Ends two-hand turn partner while middle 4 circle left once round.

1-4

All do-si-do, do-si-do, ends with partner right shoulder, middles mi ddles with neighbour, 1’s between 4’s to start (symmetrical).

5-8

Bottom 3 couples half a Grimstock hey while top couple do-si-do left shoulder

9-12

All set right & left to partner; in fours top and bottom set right & left to

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2. Dainty Fine Bride Longways Set (adapted from triple minor)

A1 1-2 3-4 A2 1-2

First lady cast, followed by her partner WHILE Second couple meet and lead up. All Left hand turn new neighbour along the line. First man cast up, followed by his partner WHILE Second couple move down and turn left into . . .





















3. De’il Take the Warr

A1

1-6

7-8

Three Couple Longways Set (adapted from triple minor) First couple cast one place, second couple moving up. First couple Two-hand turn once round. First couple lead through third couple, cast back to second place. All Two-hand turn once round.





















4. Dorset Apple Cake Longways duple minor, first couples improper, double progression

A1 A2

1-4

Half draw poussette, men pulling.

5-8

Men continue to pull out until in a line of four across the room. Set to partner.

1-8

Whole reel of four. As couples finish the reel they should take promenade hold



























































































































































Something Old and Something New

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