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Up a double, Siding, Arming
Country Dances, Ancient and Modern

12 Country Dances dedicated to the Young Gentlemen of Ealing School

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ben the SailorGeorge McFarren 1808
Regency Dances
no musicTriple Minor

14 Social Dances

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

24 Country Dances for the Year 1771

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bonnie Kate of Aberdeen ~ RSCDSThompson 1771
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor
Bonny Kate of Aberdeen ~ RSCDSThompson 1771
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor

Additional Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Belle of NorthamptonGary Roodman 1992Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

American Square Dance

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Kernan's ContraKen Kernan 1977
Al Olson ~1983
no musicTriple Minor

Among the Pines

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The American HusbandPat Shaw 1977Colin HumeTriple Minor
Her ManPat Shaw 1977Colin HumeTriple Minor

An Analysis of Country Dancing

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Reel of Five ~ Wilson#1Traditional Scottish ~1750
Thomas Wilson 1808
no musicCustom

Analysis of Country Dancing

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Threesome Reel ~ Wilson#2Traditional Scottish (date unknown)
Thomas Wilson 1808
no musicCustom

The Atlanta Branch RSCDS, Celebrating 50 years

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Devil's Sinister ElbowCraig Tovey 1995no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Just Passing ThroughGary Roodman 1987no musicThree Face Three

Caledonian Country Dances: with a through bass for y hopsicord, book 2

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Hey to the JubileeJohnson ~1750
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicTriple Minor
Hey to the Jubilee ~ 3 CoupleJohnson ~1750
Pat Shaw 1964
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Top & Bottom ~ BeerJohnson ~1733
Jenny Beer 2000
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Top and Bottom ~ BentleyJohnson ~1733
Bernard Bentley 1971
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Campbell's 10th Book of New and Favorite Country Dances & Strathspey Reels

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Miss Devon's ReelD. Mackenzie 1795
George Williams 2024
no musicDuple Minor

The Canadian Book of Scottish Country Dances

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Bees of MaggieknockaterJohn Drewry 1977Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
The Courage ReelJohn Drewry 1977no musicTriple Minor

CDSS News #152 (Jah/Feb 2000)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Turning of the YearMike Richardson 1998Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

Celebrating 50 Years (RSCDS Los Angeles)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Chuck's StrathspeyFrank Wu 2013no musicTriple Minor
The Four BranchesBill Hartung ~2016no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
In Mr. McGregor's GardenAudrey Ramsay Prest 2016no musicTriple Minor
The IntrudersJeff Altman 2015no musicTriple Minor
Merry BeeCarol Johnson 2013no musicDuple Minor

A Choice Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 4th

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Eastwell ParkJohnson 1748
A. Simons 1970
no musicDuple Minor
Maxwell's Rant ~ RSCDSJohnson 1748
RSCDS 1955
no musicTriple Minor
Maxwill's RantJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Mazwell's Rant ~ WilliamsJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor

A Choice Collection of Country Dances

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The FancyJohn & William Neal 1726
Rich Jackson & George Fogg 1990
no musicTriple Minor
PembrookJohn & William Neal 1726
Rich Jackson & George Fogg 1990
no musicDuple Minor
This Great World's a TroubleJohn & William Neal 1726
Rich Jackson & George Fogg 1990
no musicDuple Minor

Choreograffiti

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
As You WereRenée Camus 2020Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

Clement Weeks' Commonplace Book

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
GreensleevesClement Weeks 1783
Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976
no musicTriple Minor

Colin Hume's Website

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
John's FollyColin Hume 2000Dampier's Round3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Park LaneColin Hume 2003Bare NecessitiesFacing Couples Becket

A Combination of Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
California SunshineGary Roodman 2018CilantrioDuple Minor
Tempest JigGary Roodman 2018no music3 Couple Longways

A Companion to the Ball Room

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Donald Bane ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Donaldbane ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor

A Companion to the Ballroom

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jackey Tarr ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2021
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Continental Capers

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bep's FavoritePhilippe Callens 1998no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Bep's FavouritePhilippe Callens 1998no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Christmas at ZeistPhilippe Callens 1997no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Patrick's WaltzPhilippe Callens 1995no music3 Couple Longways

The Dancer's Guide

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Carnival of Venice ~ Old Style ProgressionG.M.S. Chivers 1821
George Williams 2021
no musicThree Face Three

Dances with a Difference, Vol. 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Twist of FateColin Hume 1980KafoozalumSquare

Dancing Across the Atlantic

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Woodland ChaseLoretta Holz 2005no musicTriple Minor
Woodland Chase ~ 3 CoupleLoretta Holz 2005no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Dancing Master, 11th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Czar of MuscovyHenry Playford 1701
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 12th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bloomsberry MarketHenry Playford 1703
Andrew Shaw 2009 Playford Assembly
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Bloomsbury MarketHenry Playford 1703
Andrew Shaw 2009 Playford Assembly
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Nobe's MaggotHenry Playford 1703
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Queens-boroughHenry Playford 1703
Andrew Shaw 2009 Playford Assembly
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Dancing Master, 14th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Hunt the Squirrel ~ DupleJohn Young 1709
George Williams 2020
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Duple Minor

The Dancing Master, 3rd ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Black Nag ~ BarracloughJohn Playford 1657
Michael Barraclough ~2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Black Nag ~ SharpJohn Playford 1657
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Black Nagg ~ BarracloughJohn Playford 1657
Michael Barraclough ~2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Black Nagg ~ SharpJohn Playford 1657
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Galloping Nag ~ 2John Playford 1657
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

The Dancing Master, 9th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Cornish SquireHenry Playford 1695
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Red-House ~ Hume#2Henry Playford 1695
Colin Hume 2024
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Red-House ~ SkowronskiHenry Playford 1695
Victor Skowronski 2003
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, The Third Volume, 2nd ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Anna BellaJohn Young 1726
Scott Pfitzinger 2019
no musicTriple Minor
King George's Birth DayJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ Bolton 1John Young 1726
Charles Bolton 1986
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ Bolton 2John Young 1726
Charles Bolton 1986
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ HumeJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2016
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ Pat ShawJohn Young 1726
Pat Shaw 1960
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Pinks and LiliesJohn Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1971
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Ravenscroft's HornpipeJohn Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Dancing Master, Vol. the first, 17th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Green Sleeves and Yellow LaceJohn Young 1721
Douglas & Helen Kennedy 1929 Playford Ball
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace ~ TripleJohn Young 1721
Douglas & Helen Kennedy 1929 Playford Ball
no musicTriple Minor

The Dancing Master, Vol. the Second

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Blackwell Hall ~ 3 CoupleJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Blackwell Hall ~ TripleJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962
no musicTriple Minor
Hambleton's Round OJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962 Playford Ball
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry WergelandTriple Minor
Manage the Miser ~ HermanJohn Young 1710
Fried de Metz Herman 2009
no musicDuple Minor
Saint BridesJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962
Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Dancing Master, Vol. the Second, 3rd ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Buckingham House ~ DupleJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw (mod) 1960
no musicDuple Minor
DowayJohn Young 1718
Bernard Bentley 1962
no musicTriple Minor
King's MaggotJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
New YorkJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Deeside Book 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ferla MorJohn Drewry 1981no musicTriple Minor

Devonian Double Circle

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Clockmender's JigColin Andrews ~1986no music6 Couple Rectangle permutation: 612345
Polka DotColin Andrews ~1986no musicCustom permutation: 23451
Polka Dot PolkaColin Andrews ~1986no musicCustom permutation: 23451

Ease and Elegance

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
3, Three, The RivalsFried de Metz Herman 1994no musicDuple Minor
Hilliar and Brook ~ 1Fried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hilliar and Brook ~ 2Fried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hilliar and Brook ~ 3Fried de Metz Herman 1991no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jubilee JigFried de Metz Herman 1989no musicCircle of trios

The English Dancing Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Beggar BoyJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways
The Boatman ~ Pat ShawJohn Playford 1651
Pat Shaw 1966
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
3 Couple Longways
The Boatman ~ Playford BallJohn Playford 1651
John Playford 1994 Playford Ball
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
3 Couple Longways
The Boatman ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1916
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
3 Couple Longways
The Green Man ~ PlayfordJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no music3 Couple Longways
GreenwoodLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp 1916
no music3 Couple Longways
Grimstock ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The HuntsmanLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp 1916
no music3 Couple Longways
The Old Mole ~ HumeJohn Playford 1651
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Old Mole ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1912 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Parson's Farewell ~ HumeJohn Playford 1651
Colin Hume 2020
Bare NecessitiesFacing Couples Becket
Rose is White, and Rose is RedLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp (mod) 1922
no musicCircle as many as will permutation: 456123
Roses White, and Roses RedLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp (mod) 1922
no musicCircle as many as will permutation: 456123
Whirligig LiteJohn Playford 1651
Scott Higgs
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
WoodycockJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no music3 Couple Longways

Even Odder Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Spring AllegroGary Roodman 2009no musicDuple Minor

Fringe Benefits

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
LaurelhurstFried de Metz Herman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Graded and Social Dances 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Dancing BeesRoy Goldring ~1990no musicTriple Minor
The Provost WyndRoy Goldring ~1990no musicTriple Minor

The Greenburn Book 3

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bow Fiddle RockJohn Drewry 2000no musicTriple Minor

A Group of Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
A New and Awful DignityGary Roodman 2012no musicTriple Minor

Hudson Barn II

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Helene's Night OutClaudio Buchwald 1976no musicDuple Minor

Imperial Book of Scottish Country Dances, Vol. 2

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
WhigmaleeriesDerek Ivory 1968no musicTriple Minor

Impropriety Vol. 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Friendly BrookeChris Sackett 2001no musicTriple Minor
Unstoppable KateBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2005no musicTriple Minor

Impropriety Vol. 4

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
1AChris Sackett 2011no musicDuple Minor

Impropriety Vol. 5

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Blythe CompanyBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2012no musicTriple Minor
Nutkin's HornpipeBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2013no music3 Couple Longways
On the MidwayChris Sackett/Brooke Friendly 2014no musicDuple Minor
V (Vee)Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2014no musicTriple Minor

Impropriety Vol. 6

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gray JayBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2018no music3 Couple Longways

Longman and Broderip's Fourth Selection of...Country Dances, Reels &c.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Duchess's Slipper ~ WilliamsLongman & Broderip 1790
George Williams 2024
no musicDuple Minor

Multiple Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Wrights of LichfieldGary Roodman 1999MGM and Reunion3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

New Dances for Old

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Anne's First FestivalColin Hume 1992Colin Hume4 Couple Longways
Ringing the ChangesColin Hume 1992Bare NecessitiesSquare
Winter's on the WayColin Hume 1992Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413

A Number of Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Helene's GavotteGary Roodman 2000Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Turning PointGary Roodman 2000no musicLines of Four

Odd Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Westchester AssemblyGary Roodman 2008no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

The Paris Book Of Scottish Country Dances Volume 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Rendez-vous à VichyAliénor Latour 2016no musicTriple Minor

Pat Shaw Collection of Dances

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Freda's FancyPat Shaw 1949no musicDuple Minor

A Pocket Companion for Young Ladies and Gentlemen Containing Directions for the Performance of Quadrilles, Scotch, English, Irish, French, and Spanish Country Dances, Reels, &c.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Reel of FiveW. Smyth 1830no musicCustom

PostScriptum

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
JanePhilippe Callens 2010no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
PostScriptumPhilippe Callens & Simone Verheyen 1991no musicDuple Minor

Prime Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
After Dinner MaggotGary Roodman 2005Doug Creighton, Gene Murrow, Karen Axelrod, Mary Lea, Peter BarnesTriple Minor
Vivaldi in ParadiseGary Roodman 2005Anna Patton, lydia ievins, Peter Barnes, and Van KaynorDuple Minor

The Register of Dances at Castle Menzies

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mighty Pretty ValleyCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2025
no musicTriple Minor
Montgomerie's Rant ~ WilliamsCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Reel of Tulloch - MenziesCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2025
no musicTriple Minor

Revelations

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dancing FriendsJenna Simpson 2020no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

RSCDS Book 44

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Silver StrathspeyMoira Stacey 1967no musicTriple Minor

RSCDS Book 45

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Catch the WindRomaine Butterfield 2005no musicTriple Minor
Napier's IndexBrian Charlton 2005no musicTriple Minor

RSCDS Book 49

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
John CassPeter Avery 2015no music5 Couple Longways permutation: 23451

RSCDS Book 51

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
New Year JigMaureen Robson 2017no musicTriple Minor

Rutherford's compleat Collection of 200 of the most celebrated Country Dances both Old and New, Vol. 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Gates of Edinburgh ~ RSCDSDavid Rutherford ~1756
RSCDS 1949
no musicTriple Minor
Maxwill's Rant ~ DupleDavid Rutherford 1756
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor

Scottish Country Dancer (RSCDS Magazine)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Eileen Watt's StrathspeyLewis N. Derrick 2005no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

The second Part of the Dancing Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bury Fair ~ A. ShawHenry Playford 1696
Andrew Shaw 2009
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Bury Fair ~ SharpHenry Playford 1696
Cecil Sharp 1922
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor

The Second Part of the Dancing Master, 2nd ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Albion's Queen ~ Playford+Shaw #1Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor
Albion's Queen ~ Playford+Shaw #2Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor
Captain's MaggotHenry Playford ~1696
Andrew Shaw 2006
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Edinborough Castle ~ Shaw #1Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor
Edinborough Castle ~ Shaw #2Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor
Edinburgh Castle ~ Pat Shaw #1Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor
Edinburgh Castle ~ Pat Shaw #2Henry Playford ~1698
Pat Shaw 1964
no musicDuple Minor

A Sequence of Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Autumn MoonGary Roodman 2015Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest, Aldo FabriziDuple Minor
Three's CompanyGary Roodman 2015CilantrioSquare of Trios
Twelve's a CrowdGary Roodman 2015CilantrioSquare of Trios

Serendipity

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Songs of the HarpistFried de Metz Herman 1998no musicTriple Minor
To Dance or not to DanceFried de Metz Herman 1994no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Simply Strathspeys

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bridge of AllanBarry Skelton 1996no musicTriple Minor

Sum Further Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Designing WomanGary Roodman 1996MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
The Designing Woman ~ RedesignedGary Roodman 2005MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
The Matching PairGary Roodman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Matching Pair ~ ShortenedGary Roodman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Mr. Roodman's Fancy ~ ReexaminedGary Roodman 2004CilantrioTriple Minor

Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol I

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jemmey's Fancy ~ ThompsonThompson ~1757
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
The Thatch'd House ~ ThompsonThompson ~1757
George Williams 2023
no musicDuple Minor

Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 2

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Miser's JewelCharles and Samuel Thompson 1765
Bernard Bentley 1977
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 3

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The GeneralThompson 1773
Tom Cook 1975
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Treasures of Terpsichore (Supplement)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Jubilee ~ WilsonThomas Wilson ~1811
Pat Shaw ~1965
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

The Treasures of Terpsichore, 1st edition

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Green Grow the Rushes O? ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1809
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor

The Turkish Set

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ramadan-ceJohn Drewry 2000no musicTriple Minor

Twenty four Country Dances for the year 1778

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The MilesianThompson 1778
Colin Hume ~2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Twenty four Country Dances for the year 1779

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Barley Mow ~ Apted, 3 CoupleThompson 1779
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Barley Mow ~ Apted, TripleThompson 1779
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
Colin HumeTriple Minor
The Barley Mow ~ HumeThompson 1779
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Twenty four New Country Dances for the year 1706

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Albion's Queen ~ Pat ShawWalsh 1706
Pat Shaw 1967
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Barksheir ~ Pat ShawWalsh 1706
Pat Shaw 1967
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty four New Country Dances for the year 1711

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Beauteous Grove ~ Andrew ShawNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Beauteous Grove ~ CookNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Tom Cook 1975
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1711

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Vaughan's Ramble ~ SheffieldNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Ken Sheffield 1995
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Twenty four new Country Dances for the Year 1716

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Happy CoupleNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hellen and ParisNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
The Laughing VicarNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
UraniaNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1717

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Charmer ~ CookNathaniel Kynaston 1717
Tom Cook 1991
Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142

Twenty four new Country Dances for the Year 1718

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
BelgradeNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1718

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Neat, Mr. JohnNathaniel Kynaston ~1718
Andrew Shaw 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Twenty-Four New Country Dances for the Year 1710

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Count Leon ~ Andrew ShawNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Andrew Shaw 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Two Hundred Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 8

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Le DébauchéJohnson ~1752
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Miss Nancy's DelightJohnson ~1750
Bernard Bentley 1968
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The RiddleJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways
St. James's BeautiesJohnson ~1750
Bernard Bentley 1968
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Scotch Ramble ~ RSCDSJohnson ~1752
RSCDS 1929
no musicTriple Minor
Scottish RambleJohnson ~1752
RSCDS 1929
no musicTriple Minor

Wright's Compleat Collection of Celebrated Country Dances, Vol. 1

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tunbridge Frisk ~ SheffieldWright 1740
Ken Sheffield 1982
no musicTriple Minor

Zesty Contras

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Castner's ContraRich Gardner ~1983no musicTriple Minor
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
17617660

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.


Hey For Three

Also known as: Reel of Three.

Bars: 8.

Linear Hey for 3 Heys for three dancers are the most common type of hey. Often there will be three dancers on the side of the set, and the top two will pass right, and then the one that started at the top will pass those at the bottom by the left, while the original middle dancer (now at top) loops around. And so on until everyone is back where they started.

Often the dancers on the men's line and the dancers on the women's line will do the same thing at the same time. This is called a parallel hey.

Sometimes the dancers on the men's line will mirror the dancers on the women's line and this is a mirror hey.

If there are only two couples in the minor set (Scottish: a 2 couple dance in a 4 couple set), then one dancer from one line will cross over into the middle of the other line to start a hey for three there.

Heys can run across the set, as well as on the sides, or diagonally.

Sometimes two dancers can stand in promenade hold and act as a single unit in the hey. Or two can stand one behind the other and act as a unit.

See Also

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