James Alexander

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Shawberry Delight		James Alexander ~1730 Christine Robb 2017	Odd Sundays Garage Band	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Anonymous, (New Hampshire)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Jockey to the Fair ~ Morrison		Anonymous, (New Hampshire) ~1790 James E. Morrison 1976		Triple Minor
Jockey to the Fair ~ Bolton		Anonymous, (New Hampshire) ~1790 Charles Bolton 1997		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Bride

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Parson of Eltham - Bride		Bride 1766 A. Simons ~1990		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Philippe Callens

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Mr. Ross's Dance		Philippe Callens 2017		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Other American Husband		Philippe Callens 2017		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Patrick's Waltz		Philippe Callens 1995		3 Couple Longways
A Trip to Halsway Manor		Philippe Callens 1998		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Clementi

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Herne Bay Dance		Clementi 1836 A. Simons 1961		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

William Francis

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Virginia Reel - Francis		William Francis 1801 James E. Morrison 1976		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
We'll Bed and We'll Weed		Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2009		Triple Minor

Fried de Metz Herman (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Bishop's Halloween		Fried de Metz Herman 2002		3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Hilliar and Brook ~ 3		Fried de Metz Herman 1991		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Name of the Game		Fried de Metz Herman 1994		3 Couple Longways

Scott Higgs (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Wooing Mairi		Scott Higgs 1986		3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Loretta Holz

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Mirror Me		Loretta Holz 2007		3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Colin Hume (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Twist of Fate		Colin Hume 1980	Kafoozalum	Square
Closing Thyme		Colin Hume 1990	Colin Hume	Custom

John Young

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Hunt the Squirrel ~ Duple		John Young 1709 George Williams 2020	A Playford Ball Bare Necessities	Duple Minor
Hunt the Squirrel ~ Neal		John Young 1709 John & William Neal 1726	A Playford Ball Bare Necessities	Triple Minor
Squirrel ~ Neal		John Young 1709 John & William Neal 1726	A Playford Ball Bare Necessities	Triple Minor
The Beadle of Grub St.		John Young 1726 Bernard Bentley 1971	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Bugbee's Hole		John Young 1726 Bernard Bentley 1971	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
King George's Birth Day		John Young 1726 Colin Hume 2024	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Soho Square		John Young 1718 Colin Hume 2026	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Johnson

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Maxwill's Rant		Johnson 1748 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor
Mazwell's Rant ~ Williams		Johnson 1748 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor
Willie with his Tartan Trews ~ Williams		Johnson 1750 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor
Willie with his tartan Trues		Johnson 1750 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor
The Fumbler		Johnson 1751 Fried de Metz Herman 1995		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Happy Pair		Johnson ~1733 Bernard Bentley 1977		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Miss Nancy's Delight		Johnson ~1750 Bernard Bentley 1968		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Prince Frederick's Hornpipe		Johnson 1736 Bernard Bentley 1980		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Royal Wedding		Johnson ~1733 Bernard Bentley 1977		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Sharon Green + Kalia Kliban

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Gratitude		Sharon Green + Kalia Kliban 2021	Odd Sundays Garage Band	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Jill Lawrence

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Fennessy's Fancy		Jill Lawrence 1981	Colin Hume	7 Couple Longways permutation: 4567123
Marjorie's Request		Jill Lawrence 1981	Colin Hume	7 Couple Longways permutation: 4567123

Bob Lilley

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Nimrod's Revenge		Bob Lilley 1987		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

David Macemon

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Cynthia's Waltz		David Macemon ~1993		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

John & William Neal

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Portsmouth - Neal		John & William Neal 1726 Rich Jackson & George Fogg 1990		Triple Minor

Steve Otlowski

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Sherry at the Ball		Steve Otlowski 2016	Odd Sundays Garage Band	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Henry Playford (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Caries Maggott		Henry Playford 1701 Andrew Shaw 2024		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Cary's Maggott		Henry Playford 1701 Andrew Shaw 2024		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

John Playford (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Grimstock ~ Hume		John Playford 1651 Colin Hume 2020	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ Sharp		John Playford 1651 Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ Davies		John Playford 1651 Rhodri Davies 2020	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways

Marjorie Heffer & William Porter

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The French Ambassador - Maggot Pie		Marjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932		3 Couple Longways
The Gradely Lass		Marjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

William Randall

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Beaux of Tunbridge		William Randall 1773 A. Simons ~1990		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

William Rebbeck

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Flowers of Edinburgh ~ Rebbeck		William Rebbeck 1788 Pat Shaw 1962	Colin Hume	Triple Minor

Gary Roodman (website)

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Hideaway		Gary Roodman 2008	Bare Necessities	Triple Minor
The Ladies of the Vale		Gary Roodman 2009		Triple Minor
Mr. Handel's Gigue		Gary Roodman 1987	Cilantrio	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
A New Beginning		Gary Roodman 1992	MGM and Reunion	3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

David Rutherford

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Maxwill's Rant ~ Duple		David Rutherford 1756 George Williams 2022		Duple Minor
The Drummer - Rutherford		David Rutherford 1756 Pat Shaw		Triple Minor
The Gates of Edinburgh ~ Williams		David Rutherford ~1756 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor

John Rutherford

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
The Cuckoo's Nest		John Rutherford ~1775 Bernard Bentley 1977		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Miss Silvie's Delight		John Rutherford ~1775 Bernard Bentley 1980		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Saltator

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
White Cockade - Saltator		Saltator 1802 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor

Nancy Shepley

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Ashley's Ride		Nancy Shepley ~1795 Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976		Triple Minor

Thompson

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Bonny Kate of Aberdeen ~ Williams		Thompson 1771 George Williams 2023		Triple Minor
The Innocent Maid		Thompson 1780 James E. Morrison 1976		Triple Minor
The Corporation		Thompson 1777 W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The General		Thompson 1773 Tom Cook 1975		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Installation		Thompson 1772 Tom Cook 1979 Playford Ball	Bare Necessities	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Milesian		Thompson 1778 Colin Hume ~2025	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Touchstone ~ Apted		Thompson 1780 W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Touchstone ~ Hume		Thompson 1780 Colin Hume 2023	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Walsh

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Cadgers in the Canongate ~ Williams		Walsh 1760 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor
Cadgers in the Conongate ~ Williams		Walsh 1760 George Williams 2022		Triple Minor

Clement Weeks

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Barrel of Sugar		Clement Weeks 1783 Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976		Triple Minor

George Williams

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Antic Hay ~ Women		George Williams 2026		Triple Minor

Thomas Wilson

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
Jackey Tarr ~ Duple		Thomas Wilson 1816 George Williams 2021	Colin Hume	Duple Minor
Captain MacIntosh - Shaw ~ Triple		Thomas Wilson 1816 Pat Shaw 1962		Triple Minor
Off She Goes ~ Howe		Thomas Wilson 1816 Elias Howe 1858	Colin Hume	Triple Minor
Off She Goes ~ Williams		Thomas Wilson 1816 George Williams 2022	Colin Hume	Triple Minor
Captain MacIntosh - Shaw ~ 3 Couple		Thomas Wilson 1816 Pat Shaw 1962		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Haste to the Wedding ~ Sheffield		Thomas Wilson 1816 Ken Sheffield 1982		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jackey Tarr		Thomas Wilson 1816	Colin Hume	3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Jubilee ~ Wilson		Thomas Wilson ~1811 Pat Shaw ~1965		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Rural Felicity - Wilson		Thomas Wilson 1816 Ken Sheffield 1982		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Wright

Dance Title	Type	Deviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date, Interpreter	Music Performers	Formation
New Princess Royal		Wright 1740 Ken Sheffield 1982		3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Number of dances	Number of versions	Number with music
73	73	26

Warning: The figures for each dance is generated programmatically by regular expression matching and may be in error. Also, for old dances, they reflect the figures used by the interpreter which may not match those of the deviser.

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Crossover Mirror Hey

Also known as: Crossover Reflection Reel.

Bars: 8.

A Crossover Mirror Hey is like a normal Mirror Hey except that the 1s cross over at the top before passing between the 2s. This means the 1s end improper.

Often one crossover hey will be followed by a second one so that everyone ends proper.

History

The earliest dance I know of with a crossover hey is Grimstock, 1651. But this dance has the 1s crossing both at the top and bottom of the set, so it is not quite what is usually meant by a crossover hey (closer to an Inveran reel). The next dance is probably Henry Playford's Caries Maggot from 1701. Both of these are subject to some interpretation. I think that's what's going on there, but not everyone will agree, however John Young's Soho Square, 1718, is less ambiguous:

The first Man Heys on the We. Side, and his Partner on the Mens Side at the same Time Then both Hey on their own Sides

See Also

• Mirror Hey
• Hey
• Inveran Reel

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