Down the Outside and Back

Also known as: Take A Peek.

Bars: 8.

The active couple casts off, goes down at least to the bottom of the minor set, acknowledges each other, and casts back up to the top.

History

The earliest example I can find is from Preston's Trip to Tunbridge from 1793. but I wouldn't be surprised if there were earlier ones.

This figure was very common in Elias Howe's contra dances from ~1860.

Some dances which (probably) use this figure

• Dances for which I have animations
• Dances in (R)SCDS Books

Note: This list may be incorrect or incomplete.

See Also

• Down the Middle and Back

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