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

An Additional Sheet of New Dances for the Second Part

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Lord Mayor's DelightHenry Playford 1697
Helwig Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor

An Additional Sheet of New Dances for the Second Part of the Country Dancing Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Bonny Grey-Ey'd MornHenry Playford 1698
Andrew Shaw 2000 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

Belgian Boutades

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Arlington AssemblyPhilippe Callens 2000no music2 Couple Longways permutation: 21
The Two PaulsPhilippe Callens 2000no musicDuple Minor

Celebrations

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Crystal SpringOrly Krasner 2008no musicDuple Minor
Millennium MornOrly Krasner 2000no musicDuple Minor

A Choice Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 7th

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Smarts of New Tunbridge WellsJohnson ~1754
A. Simons 1972
no musicDuple Minor

A Choice Collection of Country Dances

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Hendall's Hornpipe ~ Andrew ShawJohn & William Neal ~1726
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicDuple Minor

The Compleat Country Dancing-Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Apollo and DaphneWalsh 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
no musicDuple Minor
Flora & PhaonWalsh 1718
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor

The Compleat Country Dancing-Master, Book 1, 2nd ed

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
PerroWalsh 1731
Andrew Shaw 2017
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

The Country Dance Book, Graded Series

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Over the Hills to GloryEnglish Traditional ~1924
Maud Karpeles & Cecil Sharp ~1924
no musicDuple Minor

Country Dances: Being a Composition Entirely New

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Lover's Luck ~ CookThomas Bray 1699
Tom Cook 1979 Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor
The Lover's Luck ~ Pat ShawThomas Bray 1699
Pat Shaw 1960
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 10th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Coronation Day ~ HumeHenry Playford 1698
Colin Hume 2022
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Devonshire House ~ Pat ShawHenry Playford 1698
Pat Shaw ~1965
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Lady Day ~ A. ShawHenry Playford 1698
Andrew Shaw ~2018
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Lady Day ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 1991
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Lady Day ~ HumeHenry Playford 1698
Colin Hume 2016
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Lady Day ~ KennedyHenry Playford 1698
Douglas & Helen Kennedy 1929
Colin HumeDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 11th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Enfield CommonHenry Playford 1701
Philippe Callens 1999
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 17th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jack's Health ~ MorrisonJohn Young 1721
James Morrison 1973 Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 3rd ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lady in the Dark ~ SharpJohn Playford 1657
Cecil Sharp 1912
no musicFacing Couples Becket

The Dancing Master, 6th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Well Hall ~ von CleefJohn Playford 1679
Frank von Cleef 1982 Playford Ball
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 7th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Wolverton Hall ~ CallensJohn Playford 1686
Philippe Callens 1996
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, 8th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
AlchurchHenry Playford 1690
Broadbridge 2000 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Lilli Burlero ~ BarracloughHenry Playford 1690
Michael Barraclough ~2017
no musicDuple Minor
Lilli Burlero ~ CruickshankHenry Playford 1690
Diana Cruickshank ~2008
More Favorites of the Boston Centre
Bare Necessities
Duple Minor
Lilli Burlero ~ LilleyHenry Playford 1690
Bob Lilley ~2013
no musicDuple Minor
Lovely NancyHenry Playford 1690
Broadbridge 2000 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

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

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Wanton DollyJohn Young ~1726
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicDuple Minor

The Dancing Master, Vol. the Second

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Hogsdon SquareJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Hoxton SquareJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Kill Him with KindnessJohn Young 1710
Helwig 1995 Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor
Our Happy MeetingJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor
Pretty Poll ~ WilliamsJohn Young 1710
George Williams 2024
no musicDuple Minor
Prince George's BirthdayJohn Young 1710
Fried de Metz Herman 1990
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Put in AllJohn Young 1710
Bernard Bentley 1965
no musicDuple Minor

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

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Captain Corbet's MaggotJohn Young 1718
Philippe Callens 2003
no musicDuple Minor
The Highlander's Wedding ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor
LincoJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
Old OxfordJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2022
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Peace and Plenty - PlayfordJohn Young 1718
George Williams 2022
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
The Wedding ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor

Ease and Elegance

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
2, Two, the Lily White BoysFried de Metz Herman 1994Colin HumeDuple Minor

The English Dancing Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The GunJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no musicDuple Minor
An Health To BettyLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Charles Bolton 1985
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
Maiden FairLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Pat Shaw 1962
no musicDuple Minor
Mayden FayreLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Pat Shaw 1962
no musicDuple Minor
Once I Lov'd a Maiden FaireLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Pat Shaw 1962
no musicDuple Minor
Rufty TuftyJohn Playford 1651
Cecil Sharp 1911 Playford Ball
Bare NecessitiesFacing Couples
The Valiant CaptainJohn Playford 1651
Scott Pfitzinger ~2019
no musicDuple Minor

Fringe Benefits

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mavis Sweetly SingsFried de Metz Herman 1998no musicTriple Minor

The Goldcrest Collection

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Come with Voices SingingJoseph Pimentel 2012GoldcrestDuple Minor

Hudson Barn II

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lilypad IslandLeslie Lassetter 1994no musicDuple Minor
O, SusatoVictor Skowronski 2000Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor

Impropriety Vol. 5

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Autumn GiftsBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2014no musicDuple Minor

Multiple Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
SarahGary Roodman 1999MGM and ReunionDuple Minor

New Wine in Old Bottles

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Arrival from HollandPat Shaw 1974no musicFacing Couples
Koepoort GalliardPat Shaw 1971Bare NecessitiesSquare

A Number of Calculated Figures

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Rowena's WaltzGary Roodman 2000no musicDuple Minor

PostScriptum

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Carolina FarewellPhilippe Callens 2017no musicDuple Minor
Helen's HornpipePhilippe Callens 2013no music3 Couple Longways

Seasons of Invention

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
A Flower for PaulinePhilippe Callens 2011no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Marple Bridge RosePhilippe Callens 2011no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Somerset SquarePhilippe Callens 2009no musicSquare

The Second Part of the Dancing Master

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Let's slak her WeallHenry Playford 1696
Andrew Shaw 2009
no musicDuple Minor
Mr. Eaglesfield's New Hornpipe ~ Andrew ShawHenry Playford 1696
Andrew Shaw 2009
no musicDuple Minor

Serendipity

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Crown the YearFried de Metz Herman 2001no musicDuple Minor
Icing on the CakeFried de Metz Herman 2005no musicDuple Minor
The Invisible WomanFried de Metz Herman 1994Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
MidsummerFried de Metz Herman 2000no musicDuple Minor

A Supplement to the Dancing Master, 9th ed.

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
A Trip to the Jubilee ~ EssexJohn Essex 1698
Pat Shaw 1962 Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances Compos'd by a Person of Quality

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Othoa Person of Quality 1718
Andrew Shaw 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Pretty Miss Larna Person of Quality 1718
Andrew Shaw 2009
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Twenty four new Country Dances for the Year 1706

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
BarcelonaWalsh 1706
Andrew Shaw 2017
no musicDuple Minor
The Maid's DelightWalsh 1706
Andrew Shaw 2017
no musicDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1708

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Well HouseWalsh 1708
Andrew Shaw 2009
no musicDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1714

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Hoping LadyWalsh 1714
Philippe Callens 2004
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances For the Year 1714

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Temple-Barr ~ BoltonWalsh 1714
Charles Bolton 1989
no musicDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1714

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
RinaldoWalsh 1714
Philippe Callens 2004
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances For the Year 1714

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Temple-Barr ~ BoltonWalsh 1714
Charles Bolton 1989
no musicDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1715

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Young Phillis of WakefeildWalsh 1715
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Young Phillis of WakefieldWalsh 1715
Andrew Shaw 2017
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1716

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Kind and Easey ~ A. ShawNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2006
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Leander and HeroNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Andrew Shaw 2006
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Twenty Four New Country Dances for the Year 1718

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Dainty Fine BrideNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Charles Bolton & Tom Cook 1992
Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
The Old Maid in HopesNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Andrew Shaw 2006
no musicTriple Minor
VallentiniaNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Andrew Shaw 2006
no musicTriple Minor

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

Under the Influence

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cupid's RevengeJenna Simpson 2016no musicDuple Minor
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
757526

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.


Turn Single Cloverleaf

Bars: 2.

Turn Single Cloverleaf A turn single is turning in a small circle (about the size of a pizza) by yourself. You end up where you started. In a turn single cloverleaf you turn away from the center of your duple minor set.

Playford mostly just says "turn single", modern interpreters have chosen to interpret this sometimes as a cloverleaf.

See Also

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