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The Corporation
Country Dances, Ancient and Modern

James Alexander

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Shawberry DelightJames Alexander ~1730
Christine Robb 2017
Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Deanna St. Amand

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Casey ShayeDeanna St. Amand 2019no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Wee Maggie MacDonaldDeanna St. Amand 2002no musicTriple Minor

Anonymous, (New Hampshire)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jockey to the Fair ~ BoltonAnonymous, (New Hampshire) ~1790
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jockey to the Fair ~ MorrisonAnonymous, (New Hampshire) ~1790
James E. Morrison 1976
no musicTriple Minor

Joan Baker

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
First LoveJoan Baker 1993no musicTriple Minor

Donald J Bartlett

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Smiling LilaDonald J Bartlett 2017no musicTriple Minor

Jenny Beer (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Two RiversJenny Beer 2019no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

W. Blackman

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
PhilanderingW. Blackman 1826
Bernard Bentley 1980
no musicTriple Minor

Charles Bolton (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cannock ChaseCharles Bolton 1991Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Iain Boyd

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Leprechaun - BoydIain Boyd 1987no musicTriple Minor

Bride

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Parson of Eltham - BrideBride 1766
A. Simons ~1990
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Andrew Buxton

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Farewell to Balfour RoadAndrew Buxton 2018no music5 Couple Longways

John Cahill

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Among the Cheviot HillsJohn Cahill 2016no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Philippe Callens

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gold for the MahieusPhilippe Callens 1988no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Mr. Ross's DancePhilippe Callens 2017no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The New AtticPhilippe Callens 2010no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Other American HusbandPhilippe Callens 2017no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Patrick's WaltzPhilippe Callens 1995no music3 Couple Longways
The Pharmacist's PleasurePhilippe Callens 2003no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Skipping DetPhilippe Callens 1993no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
A Trip to Halsway ManorPhilippe Callens 1998no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Renée Camus (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Artful DodsonsRenée Camus 2022Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Through the Looking Glass - CamusRenée Camus 2022Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Hezekiah Cantelo

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lady George Murray's ReelHezekiah Cantelo 1785
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Lady George Murray's Reel ~ 3 CoupleHezekiah Cantelo 1785
George Williams 2022
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Clementi

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Herne Bay DanceClementi 1836
A. Simons 1961
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Wendy Crouch

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Winter SolsticeWendy Crouch 1988Bare NecessitiesCustom permutation: 53412

Golden Jubilee Dances

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Miss Milligan's StrathspeyGolden Jubilee Dances 1973no musicTriple Minor

John Drewry

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jennifer's JigJohn Drewry 1968no musicTriple Minor
The Lantern of the NorthJohn Drewry 1977no musicTriple Minor
Mrs. Hamilton of Wishaw - DrewryJohn Drewry 1967no musicTriple Minor
Ramadan-ceJohn Drewry 2000no musicTriple Minor

Valerie Farr

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Miss Lucy ClarkValerie Farr ~2025no musicTriple Minor

William Francis

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Virginia Reel - FrancisWilliam Francis 1801
James E. Morrison 1976
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The New GardenBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2009no musicTriple Minor
Nutkin's HornpipeBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2013no music3 Couple Longways
RememberanceBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2007no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Shira DelightBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2009no musicTriple Minor
The Sun BoxBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2011no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
We'll Bed and We'll WeedBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2009no musicTriple Minor

Earl Gaddis

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Farewell to PlymouthEarl Gaddis 1976no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Rich Gardner

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Castner's ContraRich Gardner ~1983no musicTriple Minor

Roy Goldring

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Miss Johnstone of ArdrossanRoy Goldring 2000no music5 Couple Longways permutation: 23451

Bob Harmon

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Starry NightBob Harmon 2008no musicTriple Minor

Douglas Henderson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Kinclaven BridgeDouglas Henderson ~1960no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341

Fried de Metz Herman (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
3D WaltzFried de Metz Herman 1998no musicDuple Minor
ArcheryFried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Bishop's HalloweenFried de Metz Herman 2002no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Hilliar and Brook ~ 1Fried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hilliar and Brook ~ 3Fried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Name of the GameFried de Metz Herman 1994no music3 Couple Longways

Scott Higgs (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Wooing MairiScott Higgs 1986no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Ann Higley

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Adelè's DelightAnn Higley 1996Masquerade3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Loretta Holz

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mirror MeLoretta Holz 2007no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Elias Howe

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Six Handed Reel - HoweElias Howe 1862
George Williams 2025
no musicTriple Minor

Colin Hume (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Closing ThymeColin Hume 1990Colin HumeCustom
Kevin's Celebration WaltzColin Hume 2018Colin Hume5 Couple Longways permutation: 25413
The Mistress of the GreeneryColin Hume 2022Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Twist of FateColin Hume 1980KafoozalumSquare

John Young

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Beadle of Grub St.John Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1971
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Buckingham HouseJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw 1960
no musicTriple Minor
Buckingham House ~ 3 CoupleJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw 1960
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Buckingham House ~ DupleJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw (mod) 1960
no musicDuple Minor
Bugbee's HoleJohn Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1971
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Bulock's HornpipeJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2009
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Constant Lover #2John Young ~1726
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicTriple Minor
The Devonshier GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Devonshire GirlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Divanshire GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Divonsshire GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Highland Lass #2John Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hunt the Squirrel ~ 1709John Young 1709
Cecil Sharp (mod) 1922
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Triple Minor
Hunt the Squirrel ~ DupleJohn Young 1709
George Williams 2020
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Duple Minor
Hunt the Squirrel ~ NealJohn Young 1709
John & William Neal 1726
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Triple Minor
Joy After Sorrow ~ BentleyJohn Young 1718
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Joy After Sorrow ~ HermanJohn Young 1718
Fried de Metz Herman 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Joy After Sorrow ~ Pat ShawJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw 1960
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Kelsterne GardensJohn Young 1726
Tom Cook 1975 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
King George's Birth DayJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Love and Beauty ~ BentleyJohn Young 1718
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Love and Beauty ~ HermanJohn Young 1718
Fried de Metz Herman 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Love and Beauty ~ Pat ShawJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw 1960
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Masquerade Royal ~ 3 Couple, WilliamsJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2021
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Masquerade Royal ~ Andrew ShawJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Masquerade Royal ~ Triple, WilliamsJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2021
no musicTriple Minor
She Would If She CouldJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1991
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Smith's BoreeJohn Young 1726
Ken Sheffield 1995
no musicTriple Minor
Soho SquareJohn Young 1718
Colin Hume 2026
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Squirrel ~ NealJohn Young 1709
John & William Neal 1726
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Triple Minor
Temple Barr ~ Andrew ShawJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Temple Barr ~ WilliamsJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2021
no musicTriple Minor
Temple Barr ~ WilliamsJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2021
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
A Trip to Islington ~ A. ShawJohn Young 1710
Andrew Shaw 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
A Trip to Islington ~ HumeJohn Young 1710
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
A Trip to NottinghamJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 2003
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Johnson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bromely AssemblyJohnson 1751
Fried de Metz Herman 1995
no musicTriple Minor
Doll Tearsheet's RantJohnson ~1764
Bernard Bentley 1971
no musicTriple Minor
The FumblerJohnson 1751
Fried de Metz Herman 1995
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Happy PairJohnson ~1733
Bernard Bentley 1977
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Maxwill's RantJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Mazwell's Rant ~ WilliamsJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Miss Nancy's DelightJohnson ~1750
Bernard Bentley 1968
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Prince Frederick's HornpipeJohnson 1736
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Royal WeddingJohnson ~1733
Bernard Bentley 1977
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Willie with his Tartan Trews ~ WilliamsJohnson 1750
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Willie with his tartan TruesJohnson 1750
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor

Sharon Green + Kalia Kliban

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
GratitudeSharon Green + Kalia Kliban 2021Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Nathaniel Kynaston

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dudmason HallNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2002
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Exeter LadiesNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Pat Shaw 1961
no musicTriple Minor
The Merry SalopiansNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Tom Cook 1987 Playford Assembly
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Neat, Mr. JohnNathaniel Kynaston ~1718
Andrew Shaw 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The She FavouriteNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Andrew Shaw 2002
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Tomson's WhimNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Andrew Shaw 2006
no musicTriple Minor

Jill Lawrence

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Fennessy's FancyJill Lawrence 1981Colin Hume7 Couple Longways permutation: 4567123
Marjorie's RequestJill Lawrence 1981Colin Hume7 Couple Longways permutation: 4567123

Bob Lilley

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Nimrod's RevengeBob Lilley 1987no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Lovelace Manuscript (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mall Peatly ~ WilliamsLovelace Manuscript ~1649
George Williams 2021
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
Moll PeatleyLovelace Manuscript ~1649
George Williams 2021
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
Moll PeatlyLovelace Manuscript ~1649
George Williams 2021
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
TrenchmoreLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Douglas & Helen Kennedy (mod) 1929
no musicLongways as many as will

David Macemon

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cynthia's WaltzDavid Macemon ~1993no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Mary Isdal MacNab

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
An Figheádh DannseMary Isdal MacNab 1948no music4 Couple Longways
Hebridean Weaving LiltMary Isdal MacNab 1948no music4 Couple Longways

Vermont Manuscript

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ways of the WorldVermont Manuscript ~1795
Ralph Page
Cracking Chestnuts
no musicTriple Minor

Gerry & Jean McGuire

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Crossing CorryvreckanGerry & Jean McGuire ~2016no musicTriple Minor

Bob McMurtry

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ecclefechan FelineBob McMurtry 2006no musicTriple Minor

Owen Meyer

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Porchester HallOwen Meyer 1989no musicTriple Minor

Deborah Miller

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mount PinatuboDeborah Miller ~2026no musicTriple Minor

John & William Neal

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Portsmouth - NealJohn & William Neal 1726
Rich Jackson & George Fogg 1990
no musicTriple Minor

Miriam Newman

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cherries and ChocolatesMiriam Newman 2009Odd Sundays Garage BandTriple Minor

Steve Otlowski

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Sherry at the BallSteve Otlowski 2016Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Joseph Pimentel (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Peace and JoyJoseph Pimentel 2012GoldcrestDuple Minor

Henry Playford (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Caries MaggottHenry Playford 1701
Andrew Shaw 2024
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Cary's MaggottHenry Playford 1701
Andrew Shaw 2024
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Ely CourtHenry Playford 1701
Andrew Shaw 2024
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

John Playford (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Adson's Saraband ~ Playford BallJohn Playford 1651
John Playford 1994 Playford Ball
Brett Larsen3 Couple Longways
Adson's Saraband ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1912
Brett Larsen3 Couple Longways
Cheerily and Merrily ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1991 Playford Assembly
no music4 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ DaviesJohn Playford 1651
Rhodri Davies 2020
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ HumeJohn Playford 1651
Colin Hume 2020
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Mr. Webb's Fancy ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1991 Playford Assembly
no music4 Couple Longways

Marjorie Heffer & William Porter

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The French Ambassador - Maggot PieMarjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932no music3 Couple Longways
The Gradely LassMarjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Northern LassMarjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932no music4 Couple Longways

Preston

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Stowe HallPreston 1791
Pat Woods ~1960
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

a Person of Quality

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bonny Kate of Pertha Person of Quality 1718
Andrew Shaw 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Jolly Companya Person of Quality 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
no musicTriple Minor

William Randall

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Beaux of TunbridgeWilliam Randall 1773
A. Simons ~1990
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

William Rebbeck

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Flowers of Edinburgh ~ RebbeckWilliam Rebbeck 1788
Pat Shaw 1962
Colin HumeTriple Minor

Gary Roodman (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
California SunshineGary Roodman 2018CilantrioDuple Minor
Charlene's CelebrationGary Roodman 2005Anna Patton, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
The Designing WomanGary Roodman 1996MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
The Designing Woman ~ RedesignedGary Roodman 2005MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
Dudley's ReelGary Roodman 1987no musicRotated Triple Minor
HideawayGary Roodman 2008Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Kitty at the DoorGary Roodman 2008Anna Patton, Eric Martin, and Karen AxelrodTriple Minor
The Ladies of the ValeGary Roodman 2009no musicTriple Minor
Land of Mist and WonderGary Roodman 2018Cilantrio4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
Mr. Handel's GigueGary Roodman 1987Cilantrio3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Mr. Roodman's FancyGary Roodman 1996CilantrioTriple Minor
A New BeginningGary Roodman 1992MGM and Reunion3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Our CheersGary Roodman 1987At Home
Bare Necessities
3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Spring AllegroGary Roodman 2009no musicDuple Minor
A Toast to the FiddlerGary Roodman 2020no music3 Couple Longways
Village BrawlGary Roodman 2020Eric Martin, Karen Axelrod, and Kate Barnes3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Worth the WaitGary Roodman 2018Anna Patton, Eric Martin, and Karen AxelrodDuple Minor

RSCDS

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mrs. Stewart of FasnacloichRSCDS 1973no musicTriple Minor

Melissa Running (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The WebmasterMelissa Running 2018no musicTriple Minor

David Rutherford

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Drummer - RutherfordDavid Rutherford 1756
Pat Shaw
no musicTriple Minor
The Gates of Edinburgh ~ WilliamsDavid Rutherford ~1756
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Maxwill's Rant ~ DupleDavid Rutherford 1756
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor

John Rutherford

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Cuckoo's NestJohn Rutherford ~1775
Bernard Bentley 1977
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Miss Silvie's DelightJohn Rutherford ~1775
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Saltator

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
White Cockade - SaltatorSaltator 1802
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor

Veronica Schoeters

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bees in the Heather - SchoetersVeronica Schoeters ~1994no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Pat Shaw (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ah! BelindaPat Shaw ~1970no music6 Couple Longways
Buzzards BayPat Shaw ~1977no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Nancy Shepley

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ashley's RideNancy Shepley ~1795
Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976
no musicTriple Minor

Victor Skowronski (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Albany AssemblyVictor Skowronski 1999Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
GenevieveVictor Skowronski 2006no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3421
John's MaggotVictor Skowronski 2003no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Ellen Taylor

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Amorous GoddessEllen Taylor 1977Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
DeliaEllen Taylor 1977Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Thompson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bonny Kate of Aberdeen ~ WilliamsThompson 1771
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
The CorporationThompson 1777
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The GeneralThompson 1773
Tom Cook 1975
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Innocent MaidThompson 1780
James E. Morrison 1976
no musicTriple Minor
The InstallationThompson 1772
Tom Cook 1979 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The MilesianThompson 1778
Colin Hume ~2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Once a NightThompson 1774
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Touchstone ~ AptedThompson 1780
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Touchstone ~ HumeThompson 1780
Colin Hume 2023
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
A Trip to HighgateThompson 1777
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
Colin HumeTriple Minor

Walsh

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Butcher's Hornpipe ~ WalshWalsh ~1736
Andrew Shaw 2024
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Cadgers in the Canongate ~ RSCDSWalsh 1760
RSCDS 1934
no musicTriple Minor
Cadgers in the Canongate ~ WilliamsWalsh 1760
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Cadgers in the Conongate ~ WilliamsWalsh 1760
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
John Black's DaughterWalsh ~1740
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Prince WilliamWalsh 1731
Pat Shaw 1960 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Prince William ~ TripleWalsh 1731
Pat Shaw 1960 Playford Ball
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Scotch BillyWalsh 1731
Tom Cook 1979
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

George T Watt

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mark and Susie's JigGeorge T Watt ~2025no musicTriple Minor

Clement Weeks

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Barrel of SugarClement Weeks 1783
Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976
no musicTriple Minor
Hunt the Squirrel ~ WeeksClement Weeks 1783
Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Triple Minor
Six Hand Reel - WeeksClement Weeks 1783
James E. Morrison 1976
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

George Williams

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Antic Hay ~ MenGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor
Antic Hay ~ WomenGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor
Grunion RunGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor
Grunion Run ~ 4 CoupleGeorge Williams 2026no music4 Couple Longways
Grunion Run ~ Triple/TripleGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor
Mirror TestGeorge Williams 2019no musicFour Face Four

Dianne Wilson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Land of EnchantmentDianne Wilson 2006no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Thomas Wilson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Captain MacIntosh - Shaw ~ 3 CoupleThomas Wilson 1816
Pat Shaw 1962
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Captain MacIntosh - Shaw ~ TripleThomas Wilson 1816
Pat Shaw 1962
no musicTriple Minor
Donald Bane ~ RSCDSThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor
Donald Bane ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Donaldbane ~ RSCDSThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor
Donaldbane ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Dumbarton Drums ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Green Grow the Rushes O?Thomas Wilson 1809
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Green Grow the Rushes O? ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1809
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor
Haste to the Wedding ~ SheffieldThomas Wilson 1816
Ken Sheffield 1982
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jackey TarrThomas Wilson 1816Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jackey Tarr ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2021
Colin HumeDuple Minor
The Jubilee ~ WilsonThomas Wilson ~1811
Pat Shaw ~1965
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Lady Mary DouglasThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Off She Goes ~ HoweThomas Wilson 1816
Elias Howe 1858
Colin HumeTriple Minor
Off She Goes ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2022
Colin HumeTriple Minor
Rakish Highlandman ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Rural Felicity - WilsonThomas Wilson 1816
Ken Sheffield 1982
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Wright

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
New Princess RoyalWright 1740
Ken Sheffield 1982
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
20520561

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.


Mirror Heys

Also known as: Reflection Reels, Grimstock Hey.

Bars: 8 bars for a full straight hey with 3 or 4 dancers.

Mirror Hey In a mirror hey the men usually do a right shoulder hey on the sides, while the women do a left shoulder hey. This means the men and women are mirroring each other. When a woman comes into the center, so does her partner, when she moves away from the center, so does her partner. People often take hands with partners when they are in the center. In the most common version of a mirror hey, the 1s lead down between the 2s who move out.

In a Morris Mirror Hey the men pass left shoulders and the women right. In this version, the 1s cast out while the 2s lead up.

In latter half of the 18th century many dances started with the 1s crossing into a mirror hey on opposite sides, and then crossing again when they got back to the top to dance another mirror reel on their own sides.

Some people call this a Grimstock hey. I find this slightly confusing myself, because, although Grimstock does contain a mirror hey, it also contains two others.

History

Trenchmore from the Lovelace MS may be the first example of a mirror hey:

They shall weave apace bethwene the man, and woeman, one on the one side, and the other on the other, and having weaved downe to the bottome the alone shall turne and then weave up agayne to theire places, and turne both forewards, and backwards;

Though this may be just a mirror figure eight on the sides

However Playford's version of this same dance (from 1652) is clearer (and different):

First cu. go down under the 2. cu. arms, the 3. cu. come up under the first. Do this forward and back

Though this seems to be a dip and dive variant.

While Playford's Adson's Saraband, 1651, is exactly what is meant by a mirror hey:

First cu. go down betwixt the second, they coming up, the third comes up between the first, then the second come to their places between the third

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