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The Corporation
Country Dances, Ancient and Modern

Jun-2026

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Grunion RunGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor
Grunion Run ~ 4 CoupleGeorge Williams 2026no music4 Couple Longways
Grunion Run ~ Triple/TripleGeorge Williams 2026no musicTriple Minor

May-2026

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Devil's Sinister ElbowCraig Tovey 1995no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Top & Bottom ~ BeerJohnson ~1733
Jenny Beer 2000
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Whirligig LiteJohn Playford 1651
Scott Higgs
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Apr-2026

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ben the SailorGeorge McFarren 1808
Regency Dances
no musicTriple Minor
PostScriptumPhilippe Callens & Simone Verheyen 1991no musicDuple Minor
JanePhilippe Callens 2010no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341

Feb-2026

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Soho SquareJohn Young 1718
Colin Hume 2026
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Old Mole ~ HumeJohn Playford 1651
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
The Naughty ChildStella Fogg & Moira Turner 2013no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
Sailor HectorStella Fogg & Moira Turner 2006no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
The Barley Mow ~ HumeThompson 1779
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Sep-2025

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

May-2025

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mighty Pretty ValleyCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2025
no musicTriple Minor
Reel of Tulloch - MenziesCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2025
no musicTriple Minor
Reel of Five ~ Wilson#1Traditional Scottish ~1750
Thomas Wilson 1808
no musicCustom
Threesome Reel ~ Wilson#2Traditional Scottish (date unknown)
Thomas Wilson 1808
no musicCustom
Reel of FiveW. Smyth 1830no musicCustom

Apr-2025

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

Mar-2025

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
John's FollyColin Hume 2000Dampier's Round3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Feb-2025

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Three MixedGeorge Williams 2025Colin HumeTriple Minor
Triple Minor MixerGeorge Williams 2025Colin HumeTriple Minor
As You WereRenée Camus 2020Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

Jan-2025

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dancing FriendsJenna Simpson 2020no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Nobe's MaggotHenry Playford 1703
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
King George's Birth DayJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Dec-2024

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Cornish SquireHenry Playford 1695
Colin Hume 2024
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Oct-2024

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

Aug-2024

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gray JayBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2018no music3 Couple Longways
V (Vee)Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2014no musicTriple Minor
Nutkin's HornpipeBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2013no music3 Couple Longways
On the MidwayChris Sackett/Brooke Friendly 2014no musicDuple Minor

Jul-2024

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
1AChris Sackett 2011no musicDuple Minor
Czar of MuscovyHenry Playford 1701
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicDuple Minor

Mar-2024

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Red-House ~ Hume#2Henry Playford 1695
Colin Hume 2024
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

Feb-2024

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

Jan-2024

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

Dec-2023

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

Nov-2023

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

Oct-2023

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

Aug-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Helene's Night OutClaudio Buchwald 1976no musicDuple Minor
Ringing the ChangesColin Hume 1992Bare NecessitiesSquare

Jul-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Eastwell ParkJohnson 1748
A. Simons 1970
no musicDuple Minor
Winter's on the WayColin Hume 1992Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413

Jun-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Montgomerie's Rant ~ WilliamsCastle Menzies 1749
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor

May-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Four BranchesBill Hartung ~2016no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
The IntrudersJeff Altman 2015no musicTriple Minor

Mar-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The SailorAnonymous (date unknown)
RSCDS 1968
no musicTriple Minor

Feb-2023

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Anne's First FestivalColin Hume 1992Colin Hume4 Couple Longways

Jan-2023

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
LaurelhurstFried de Metz Herman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Bonnie Kate of Aberdeen ~ RSCDSThompson 1771
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor
Bonny Kate of Aberdeen ~ RSCDSThompson 1771
RSCDS 1953
no musicTriple Minor
The Courage ReelJohn Drewry 1977no musicTriple Minor
Ramadan-ceJohn Drewry 2000no musicTriple Minor

Dec-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Gates of Edinburgh ~ RSCDSDavid Rutherford ~1756
RSCDS 1949
no musicTriple Minor

Nov-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Chuck's StrathspeyFrank Wu 2013no musicTriple Minor

Oct-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Anna BellaJohn Young 1726
Scott Pfitzinger 2019
no musicTriple Minor
Kernan's ContraKen Kernan 1977
Al Olson ~1983
no musicTriple Minor
Castner's ContraRich Gardner ~1983no musicTriple Minor
Freda's FancyPat Shaw 1949no musicDuple Minor

Sep-2022

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
Doctor Who ~ 2008Richard Sauvain 2008no musicDuple Minor
Blythe CompanyBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2012no musicTriple Minor

Aug-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tunbridge Frisk ~ SheffieldWright 1740
Ken Sheffield 1982
no musicTriple Minor
The Dancing BeesRoy Goldring ~1990no musicTriple Minor
The Miser's JewelCharles and Samuel Thompson 1765
Bernard Bentley 1977
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
WhigmaleeriesDerek Ivory 1968no musicTriple Minor
The Twist of FateColin Hume 1980KafoozalumSquare

Jul-2022

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 Nagg ~ BarracloughJohn Playford 1657
Michael Barraclough ~2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
New Year JigMaureen Robson 2017no musicTriple Minor
Count Leon ~ Andrew ShawNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Andrew Shaw 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Fogg's FoldVictor Skowronski 2015no musicDuple Minor
Harvard AssemblyVictor Skowronski 2010no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Jun-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayVictor Skowronski 2006no musicDuple Minor
Red-House ~ SkowronskiHenry Playford 1695
Victor Skowronski 2003
no musicDuple Minor

Apr-2022

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

Mar-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Green Grow the Rushes O? ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1809
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor
Songs of the HarpistFried de Metz Herman 1998no musicTriple Minor
Park LaneColin Hume 2003Bare NecessitiesFacing Couples Becket

Feb-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ Pat ShawJohn Young 1726
Pat Shaw 1960
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The MatelotMatthew Welch 1767
Pat Shaw 1967
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Jubilee ~ WilsonThomas Wilson ~1811
Pat Shaw ~1965
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
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

Jan-2022

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Beauteous Grove ~ CookNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Tom Cook 1975
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The GeneralThompson 1773
Tom Cook 1975
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Maxwell's Rant ~ RSCDSJohnson 1748
RSCDS 1955
no musicTriple Minor
Maxwill's RantJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
Maxwill's Rant ~ DupleDavid Rutherford 1756
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor
Mazwell's Rant ~ WilliamsJohnson 1748
George Williams 2022
no musicTriple Minor
To Dance or not to DanceFried de Metz Herman 1994no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
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
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
The Green Man ~ PlayfordJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no music3 Couple Longways
WoodycockJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no music3 Couple Longways

Dec-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Buckingham House ~ DupleJohn Young 1718
Pat Shaw (mod) 1960
no musicDuple Minor
The Boatman ~ Pat ShawJohn Playford 1651
Pat Shaw 1966
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
3 Couple Longways
Hellen and ParisNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
King's MaggotJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Laughing VicarNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
New YorkJohn Young 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
UraniaNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
The Happy CoupleNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2017
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
BelgradeNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

Nov-2021

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
Bury Fair ~ A. ShawHenry Playford 1696
Andrew Shaw 2009
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Captain's MaggotHenry Playford ~1696
Andrew Shaw 2006
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Carnival of Venice ~ Old Style ProgressionG.M.S. Chivers 1821
George Williams 2021
no musicThree Face Three
Ravenscroft's HornpipeJohn Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1980
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Oct-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Manage the Miser ~ HermanJohn Young 1710
Fried de Metz Herman 2009
no musicDuple Minor
Top and Bottom ~ BentleyJohnson ~1733
Bernard Bentley 1971
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Pinks and LiliesJohn Young 1726
Bernard Bentley 1971
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
St. James's BeautiesJohnson ~1750
Bernard Bentley 1968
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Miss Nancy's DelightJohnson ~1750
Bernard Bentley 1968
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Sep-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Parson's Farewell ~ HumeJohn Playford 1651
Colin Hume 2020
Bare NecessitiesFacing Couples Becket
My Lady Winwood's Maggot ~ HumeJohn Young 1726
Colin Hume 2016
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Jackey Tarr ~ DupleThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2021
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Jubilee JigFried de Metz Herman 1989no musicCircle of trios
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

Aug-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bury Fair ~ SharpHenry Playford 1696
Cecil Sharp 1922
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
GreensleevesClement Weeks 1783
Kate van Winkle Keller & Ralph Sweet 1976
no musicTriple Minor
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
GreenwoodLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp 1916
no music3 Couple Longways
The HuntsmanLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Cecil Sharp 1916
no music3 Couple Longways
Lord Howe's Jig ~ BoltonThompson 1777
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicTriple Minor

Jul-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Le DébauchéJohnson ~1752
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The RiddleJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways
DowayJohn Young 1718
Bernard Bentley 1962
no musicTriple Minor
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
Saint BridesJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962
Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
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
Lord Howe's Jig ~ AptedThompson 1777
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
no musicTriple Minor

Jun-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
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

Apr-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Patrick's WaltzPhilippe Callens 1995no music3 Couple Longways

Mar-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Christmas at ZeistPhilippe Callens 1997no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Bep's FavoritePhilippe Callens 1998no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Bep's FavouritePhilippe Callens 1998no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Unstoppable KateBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2005no musicTriple Minor
The Friendly BrookeChris Sackett 2001no musicTriple Minor

Feb-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Old Mole ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1912 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways

Jan-2021

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Hambleton's Round OJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1962 Playford Ball
Dave Bartley, Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry WergelandTriple Minor
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

Dec-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Grimstock ~ SharpJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Hunt the Squirrel ~ DupleJohn Young 1709
George Williams 2020
A Playford Ball
Bare Necessities
Duple Minor
Turning of the YearMike Richardson 1998Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
3, Three, The RivalsFried de Metz Herman 1994no musicDuple Minor
The Beggar BoyJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways

Nov-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Matching Pair ~ ShortenedGary Roodman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Spring AllegroGary Roodman 2009no musicDuple Minor
Tempest JigGary Roodman 2018no music3 Couple Longways
California SunshineGary Roodman 2018CilantrioDuple Minor
Westchester AssemblyGary Roodman 2008no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

Oct-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Matching PairGary Roodman 1996no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Wrights of LichfieldGary Roodman 1999MGM and Reunion3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Just Passing ThroughGary Roodman 1987no musicThree Face Three
Vivaldi in ParadiseGary Roodman 2005Anna Patton, lydia ievins, Peter Barnes, and Van KaynorDuple Minor
Mr. Roodman's Fancy ~ ReexaminedGary Roodman 2004CilantrioTriple Minor
Three's CompanyGary Roodman 2015CilantrioSquare of Trios
Twelve's a CrowdGary Roodman 2015CilantrioSquare of Trios

Sep-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
A New and Awful DignityGary Roodman 2012no musicTriple Minor
The Designing WomanGary Roodman 1996MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
The Designing Woman ~ RedesignedGary Roodman 2005MGM + ReunionDuple Minor
Turning PointGary Roodman 2000no musicLines of Four
Helene's GavotteGary Roodman 2000Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor

Jul-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Black Nag ~ SharpJohn Playford 1657
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
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

Jun-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Inimitable DerekRoy Goldring 2005no musicTriple Minor
Bridge of AllanBarry Skelton 1996no musicTriple Minor
The Scotch Ramble ~ RSCDSJohnson ~1752
RSCDS 1929
no musicTriple Minor
Scottish RambleJohnson ~1752
RSCDS 1929
no musicTriple Minor
Eileen Watt's StrathspeyLewis N. Derrick 2005no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Bow Fiddle RockJohn Drewry 2000no musicTriple Minor
The Provost WyndRoy Goldring ~1990no musicTriple Minor
Rendez-vous à VichyAliénor Latour 2016no musicTriple Minor

May-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gigue for GennyDan Herr 1975Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Apr-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Neat, Mr. JohnNathaniel Kynaston ~1718
Andrew Shaw 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Autumn MoonGary Roodman 2015Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea) with guest, Aldo FabriziDuple Minor

Mar-2020

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
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 Belle of NorthamptonGary Roodman 1992Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Trip To Gretna GreenAnonymous (date unknown)
Betty Lee Barnes
no musicTriple Minor

Jan-2020

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Silver StrathspeyMoira Stacey 1967no musicTriple Minor
Merry BeeCarol Johnson 2013no musicDuple Minor

Dec-2019

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
Queens-boroughHenry Playford 1703
Andrew Shaw 2009 Playford Assembly
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Napier's IndexBrian Charlton 2005no musicTriple Minor

Nov-2019

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

Oct-2019

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Catch the WindRomaine Butterfield 2005no musicTriple Minor
Beauteous Grove ~ Andrew ShawNathaniel Kynaston 1711
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The FandangoThompson 1774
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931 Playford Ball
Frank Hoppe3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Fandango ~ Triple MinorThompson 1774
W. S. Porter 1931
Frank HoppeTriple Minor
The Bees of MaggieknockaterJohn Drewry 1977Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
In Mr. McGregor's GardenAudrey Ramsay Prest 2016no musicTriple Minor

Jul-2019

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Sparkling SixtyJennifer Kelly 2007no musicTriple Minor

Jun-2019

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
John CassPeter Avery 2015no music5 Couple Longways permutation: 23451
Miss Johnstone of ArdrossanRoy Goldring 2000no music5 Couple Longways permutation: 23451
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
19719765

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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.

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