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Country Dances, Ancient and Modern

Jean Alexander

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Butterscotch and HoneyJean Alexander (date unknown)no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341

Deanna St. Amand

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
On the Oregon TrailDeanna St. Amand 1995no musicTriple Minor

Colin Andrews (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Clockmender's JigColin Andrews ~1986no music6 Couple Rectangle permutation: 612345
The Corkscrew JigColin Andrews ~1986no musicTriple Minor
The Devonian Double CircleColin Andrews ~1986no musicDuple Minor Progressed
The Duke of Cornwall's DelightColin Andrews ~1981no music6 Couple Longways permutation: 241635
Gareth's GallopColin Andrews ~1986no musicCustom permutation: 74163852
Round RobinColin Andrews ~1986no musicCircle as many as will
Virginia RoundaboutColin Andrews ~1986no musicCircle as many as will

Anonymous

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Come under my PlaidieAnonymous 1981no musicDuple Minor
Lady GlasgowAnonymous (date unknown)
RSCDS ~1977
no musicTriple Minor
Leith Country DanceAnonymous (date unknown)
RSCDS 1955
no musicDuple Minor
Le PalindromeAnonymous ~2022no musicCircle as many as will

Bernard Bentley

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Walnut TreeBernard Bentley 1993no musicSquare

William Boag

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The College Hornpipe - RSCDSWilliam Boag 1797
RSCDS 1959
no musicTriple Minor

J. P. Boulogne

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Grand Petronelle ~ QuadrilleJ. P. Boulogne 1827
George Williams 2026
Colin HumeSquare
Petronelle ~ QuadrilleJ. P. Boulogne 1827
George Williams 2026
Colin HumeSquare

Holly Boyd

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Stone Mountain Golden Gala ReelHolly Boyd 2022no musicSquare permutation: 4123

Duncan Brown

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Tea PotteryDuncan Brown ~2020no musicSquare

Sue Burridge

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tap the BarrelSue Burridge 2014no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

William Cahusac

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Queen of Hearts - Cahusac/3 CoupleWilliam Cahusac 1785
Roland Suhr ~2022
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Queen of Hearts - Cahusac/TripleWilliam Cahusac 1785
Roland Suhr ~2022
no musicTriple Minor

Philippe Callens

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mortsel CirclePhilippe Callens 1997no musicCircle as many as will
Summer DaysPhilippe Callens 1986no musicDuple Minor

William Campbell

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Delvine SideWilliam Campbell ~1800
RSCDS 1925
no musicTriple Minor

Hezekiah Cantelo

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The WaltonHezekiah Cantelo 1785
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor

Vic Ceder (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Mainstream Rectangle #1332Vic Ceder ~2015no music6 Couple Rectangle
Plus Hex #10348Vic Ceder ~2015no music6 Couple Circle

John A. Charles

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Balmoral StrathspeyJohn A. Charles ~1963no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341

G.M.S. Chivers

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Circassian Circle ~ BurchenalG.M.S. Chivers 1822
Elizabeth Burchenal 1918
Colin HumeDuple Minor
SicilianG.M.S. Chivers 1821
George Williams 2021
no musicTriple Minor
Sicilian Circle ~ BurchenalG.M.S. Chivers 1822
Elizabeth Burchenal 1918
Colin HumeDuple Minor

Charlotte Coffman

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Grapevine Twist - CoffmanCharlotte Coffman ~1930
Lloyd Shaw 1939
no musicSquare

Tom Cook

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Instant MixTom Cook 1993no musicCircle as many as will

Sarah Craighead

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Run for the RosesSarah Craighead ~2026no musicSquare permutation: 4123

Wendy Crouch

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

Tommy Dandurand

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Buffalo GalsTommy Dandurand 1927no musicSquare

Johnny Davis

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
This Old Riverboat ~ 4 CoupleJohnny Davis ~1966no musicSquare
This Old Riverboat ~ 5 CoupleJohnny Davis ~1966no musicCircle as many as will

John Bowie Dickson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dunedin QuadrilleJohn Bowie Dickson ~1999no musicR4×32 Square

Z. A. Dozier

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Figure Eight - DozierZ. A. Dozier ~1939no musicCustom

John Drewry

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
1314John Drewry 1967no musicSquare
Autumn in AppinJohn Drewry 1982no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
The Bees of MaggieknockaterJohn Drewry 1977Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
Bratach BànaJohn Drewry 1964no musicTriple Minor
The Dancing MasterJohn Drewry 1989no musicJ4×96 Square
The Lantern of the NorthJohn Drewry 1977no musicTriple Minor
The Micmac RotaryJohn Drewry 1983no musicR96 Square

Tressie Dunlavy

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lady Round Lady ~ DunlavyTressie Dunlavy 1932Colin HumeSquare

John Duval

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Lancers-QuadrillesJohn Duval 1817
William B. De Garmo 1868
no musicSquare
Les LanciersJohn Duval 1817
William B. De Garmo 1868
no musicSquare

Margaret L. Engle

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
North Carolina Square DanceMargaret L. Engle ~1939no musicCustom

John Essex

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Busie BodyJohn Essex 1710
Philippe Callens 2011
no musicDuple Minor

Doris Fisher

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Catalina ExpressDoris Fisher ~2016no musicSquare

d'Aubat de St. Flour

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
La Sophied'Aubat de St. Flour ~1757no musicSquare

Bill Forbes

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Laggan BayBill Forbes 1988no musicTriple Minor

Brooke Friendly/Chris Sackett (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Blackberry SorbetBrooke Friendly/Chris Sackett 2015no musicCircle as many as will

Darren Gallina

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Independence DayDarren Gallina (date unknown)no musicSquare

Herbie Gaudreau

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
East Meets WestHerbie Gaudreau ~1960no musicDuple Minor

Elizabeth D Gilroy

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
AlltshellachElizabeth D Gilroy 1967no musicDuple Minor

Terry Glasspool

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gypsy DreamsTerry Glasspool 2000no musicDuple Minor

Iain Goddard

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The LegacyIain Goddard ~2005no musicTriple Minor

Roy Goldring

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Ayr PromenadeRoy Goldring ~1990no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
The Ayr Promenade ~ GilbertRoy Goldring ~1990
Ilse Gilbert 2022
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Bruce's MenRoy Goldring 2002no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Collie LawRoy Goldring ~1990no musicDuple Minor
EH3 7AFRoy Goldring 1999no musicTriple Minor
The Lady WyndRoy Goldring 1996no musicTriple Minor

Shag Graetz

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Phil-HarmonicShag Graetz 1978no musicDuple Minor

Timothy Grant

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The WampececkTimothy Grant ~1993no musicDuple Minor

Sarah Horne and Judy Grimsey

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Ready Aye ReadySarah Horne and Judy Grimsey ~2020no musicCustom permutation: 53412

Bill Hamilton

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Farewell to AuchterarderBill Hamilton 1967no music6 Couple Circle permutation: 561234
Farewell to AuchterarderBill Hamilton 1967no musicSquare
Ian Powrie's Farewell to AuchterarderBill Hamilton 1967no musicSquare
Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchterarder ~ 2 CoupleBill Hamilton 1967no musicSquare
Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchterarder ~ HexBill Hamilton 1967no music6 Couple Circle permutation: 561234

Bill Hartung

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

Derek Haynes

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Celtic CrossDerek Haynes 1991no musicSquare

Fried de Metz Herman (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mud DauberFried de Metz Herman 1984no musicDuple Minor
The Old City TriadFried de Metz Herman 1995no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Thomas Hillgrove

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Circassian Circle ~ SicilianThomas Hillgrove 1857no musicDuple Minor
The Sicilian CircleThomas Hillgrove 1857no musicDuple Minor
The Spanish DanceThomas Hillgrove 1857no musicDuple Minor

Erik Hoffman

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Wedding RingErik Hoffman (date unknown)no musicCircle as many as will

Elias Howe

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Beaux of Oak HillElias Howe 1862
Smukler & Millstone ~2008
no musicDuple Minor
The Devil's Dream - BurchenalElias Howe 1858
Elizabeth Burchenal 1918
no musicDuple Minor
Lady Walpole's ReelElias Howe 1862
Smukler & Millstone ~2008
Cracking Chestnuts
no musicDuple Minor
The Merry Haymakers ~ BurchenalElias Howe 1858
Elizabeth Burchenal 1918
no musicDuple Minor
The Merry Haymakers ~ HoweElias Howe 1858
George Williams 2022
no musicDuple Minor
Speed the Plough ~ HoweElias Howe 1858no musicDuple Minor

Kate Hughes

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Clutha ~ RSCDSKate Hughes ~1867
RSCDS 1983
no musicSquare

Colin Hume (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The ButtercrossColin Hume 1996Colin Hume6 Couple Longways
Chippenham ChaserColin Hume 1996no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3421
Going at SixtyColin Hume 2007Colin HumeCustom
The New ManColin Hume 1987The Rampions3 Couple Longways
Peter's MazeColin Hume 1985Wild ThymeSquare
The Vet's RevengeColin Hume 1992Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142

Thomas Hurst

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Bonny LadsThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Les Bons EnfansThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Cotillion ChangesThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
The Devil upon two sticksThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Le Diable BoiteuxThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
La Fracas des MedecinThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
The Mad DoctorThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Le Medecin ExtravaganteThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Le MoulinetThomas Hurst 1769
Colin Hume 2025
Colin HumeSquare
Le MoulinetThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
Colin HumeSquare
The Physical SquabbleThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
The Royal TravellerThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
Le Vovageur RoyalThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
The WindmillThomas Hurst 1769
Colin Hume 2025
Colin HumeSquare
The WindmillThomas Hurst 1769
George Williams 2024
Colin HumeSquare

Colin Hume & Peter Jenkins

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Hobby HorseColin Hume & Peter Jenkins 1980KafoozalumSquare

John Young

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Constant Lover #2John Young ~1726
Andrew Shaw 2024
no musicTriple Minor

Cecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Bird in the Cage ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Box the Gnat ~ QuicksandCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Box the Gnat ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
The California Show Basket ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Chase the Squirrel ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Cutting off Three, Two, and One ~ QuicksandCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Figure Eight ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Going Down Town ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
The Wild Goose Chase ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ QuicksandCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ Quicksand ProgressionCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Four ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Three - The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Ladies in Center Back to Back ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Chase the Squirrel ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
TuckerCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicCustom
The Old Shuck BasketCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ QuicksandCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ Quicksand ProgressionCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Hands Across ~ Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Rights and Lefts ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Shoot the Owl ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Treat 'Em All Right ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
TuckerCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicCustom
Waltz Swing ~ QuicksandCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
The Wild Goose Chase ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare
Wind up the Ball of Yarn ~ The Running SetCecil Sharp & Maud Karpeles 1918no musicSquare

Maud Karpeles

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Circassian Circle - CDMMaud Karpeles 1928
Colin Hume 2024
Colin HumeCircle as many as will

Merilee Karr

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Rodney's EarringMerilee Karr ~1993no musicDuple Minor

Thomas Kilvington

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
First of SeptemberThomas Kilvington ~1785
Green Ginger 2019
no musicTriple Minor

Richard Kraus

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dip and DiveRichard Kraus 1956no musicSquare
Swing Like ThunderRichard Kraus 1956no musicSquare

Pinewoods class & John Krumm

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
John's FavoritePinewoods class & John Krumm 1989no musicSquare

Rosemary Legge

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Winding WalksRosemary Legge ~2025no musicCircle as many as will

Walter Lenk

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Camille's QuadrilleWalter Lenk ~1993no musicSquare
Twiddley DiddelyWalter Lenk ~1993no musicDuple Minor

Bob Lilley

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
NineteenBob Lilley 1987no musicDuple Minor

Charles Link

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Old Dan Tucker ~ BurchenalCharles Link 1893
Elizabeth Burchenal 1918
no musicCustom
Old Dan Tucker ~ LinkCharles Link 1893
George Williams 2022
no musicCustom

Benjamin B Lovett

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lady Round the Lady - FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925Colin HumeSquare
Four Ladies to the Center ~ FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925no musicSquare
Newport Quadrille ~ FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925no musicSquare
Four Ladies to the Center ~ FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925no musicSquare
Lady Round the Lady - FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925Colin HumeSquare
Newport Quadrille ~ FordBenjamin B Lovett 1925no musicSquare

George McFarren

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

Bob McMurtry

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Redwood ArborBob McMurtry 2005no musicTriple Minor

Duke Miller

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Girl I Left Behind Me #1Duke Miller 1949
Ralph Page 1949
no musicSquare

Chris Page (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Two Steps ForwardChris Page (date unknown)no musicBecket

Ralph Page

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Crooked Stovepipe #1Ralph Page 1949no musicSquare
Lady Round the Lady - HumeRalph Page 1956
Colin Hume 2022
Colin HumeSquare
Lady Round the Lady - PageRalph Page 1956
Colin Hume 2022
Colin HumeSquare
Happy Valley ReelRalph Page 1936no musicDuple Minor
Lady Round the Lady - HumeRalph Page 1956
Colin Hume 2022
Colin HumeSquare
Lady Round the Lady - PageRalph Page 1956
Colin Hume 2022
Colin HumeSquare
Swing Two LadiesRalph Page 1949no musicSquare
Three Hand StarRalph Page 1949no musicSquare
Wait for the WagonRalph Page 1949no musicSquare

Edward Payne

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The First SetEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicSquare
Payne's 1st Set of QuadrillesEdward Payne 1815
George Williams 2024
no musicSquare
The Plain Quadrille ~ 6 CouplesEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no music6 Couple Rectangle
The Plain Quadrille ~ Facing CouplesEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicFacing Couples
The Plain Quadrille ~ HillgroveEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicSquare
The Plain Quadrille ~ 6 CouplesEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no music6 Couple Rectangle
The Plain Quadrille ~ Facing CouplesEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicFacing Couples
The Plain Quadrille ~ HillgroveEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicSquare
Quadrille Français DoubleEdward Payne 1815
Thomas Hillgrove 1857
no musicSquare

Joseph Pimentel (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Dance of a LifetimeJoseph Pimentel 2012GoldcrestCircle as many as will
A Health to all Good DancersJoseph Pimentel 2014no musicDuple Minor

Marjorie Heffer & William Porter

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Gossip JoanMarjorie Heffer & William Porter 1932no music3 Couple Circle

Preston

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

Kenneth J Reid

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Library of BirminghamKenneth J Reid 2015no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142

Chris Ronald

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
MacDonald of KeppochChris Ronald 2015no musicSquare permutation: 4123

Gary Roodman (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
And Now, the FourcastGary Roodman 1992no music4 Couple Longways Becket permutation: 4123
The David CircleGary Roodman 1987no musicLines of Four
It's a DrawGary Roodman 2015no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
Johnson City CircleGary Roodman 2000Cilantrio5 Couple Circle
Little Bug ReelGary Roodman 1987no musicDuple Minor
Mevagissey Car ParkGary Roodman 2011Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea)4 Couple Longways Becket
Mevagissey Car Park ~ RevisitedGary Roodman 2012Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea)4 Couple Longways Becket
New Hampshire NocturneGary Roodman 2012Cilantrio (Karen Axelrod, Peter Barnes, and Mary Lea)4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
The New Wood FloorGary Roodman 1992no musicLines of Four
Rational ReelGary Roodman 1987no musicQuadruple Minor Becket
Rise and RunGary Roodman 1987no music4 Couple Longways Becket permutation: 2341
Top of the DeckGary Roodman 1992Kate Barnes, and Mary Lea4 Couple Longways permutation: 2341
Waiting on the CornerGary Roodman 1992no music4 Couple Longways Becket permutation: 4123

Saltator

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Devil's DreamSaltator 1802
Ralph Page 1967
Cracking Chestnuts
no musicDuple Minor

Shirley Saturensky

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tuolumne TournéeShirley Saturensky 1994no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413

Catherine Shaw

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Joined at the HipCatherine Shaw ~2026no musicTriple Minor

Lloyd Shaw

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Adam and EveLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Birdie in a CageLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Divide the Ring and Cut Away FourLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Eight Hands OverLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Him and Her ~ ShawLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Forward up sixLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Four Gents Lead OutLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Grapevine Twist ~ StandardLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Him and Her ~ ShawLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
The Lady Round the Lady ~ ShawLloyd Shaw 1939Colin HumeSquare
The Lady Walks AroundLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
The Ocean Wave ~ ShawLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Old ArkansawLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Right and LeftLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Right Hand Star ~ ShawLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Star by the RightLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare
Texas StarLloyd Shaw 1939no musicSquare

Pat Shaw (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The American HusbandPat Shaw 1977Colin HumeTriple Minor
Freda's FancyPat Shaw 1949no musicDuple Minor
Her ManPat Shaw 1977Colin HumeTriple Minor
Levi Jackson RagPat Shaw 1974no musicCustom

Jenna Simpson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tournée du Chat NoirJenna Simpson 2018no musicTriple Minor

Pat Skelton

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
WalkawayPat Skelton 1980KafoozalumDuple Minor

Thomas Skillern

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Birks of EndermayThomas Skillern 1776
RSCDS 1951
no musicTriple Minor
The Birks of InvermayThomas Skillern 1776
RSCDS 1951
no musicTriple Minor
Dartford Camp #1 ~ 3 CoupleThomas Skillern 1781
A. Simons 1961
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Dartford Camp #1 ~ TripleThomas Skillern 1781
A. Simons 1961
no musicTriple Minor

Victor Skowronski (website)

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Joseph's IdyllVictor Skowronski 2003no musicDuple Minor

Frank Smith

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Lady Around the Lady, and the Gent Also ~ Smoky MountainsFrank Smith 1939no musicCustom
Open Tunnel ~ Smoky MountainsFrank Smith 1939no musicCustom

Dean Snipes

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Tica Tica TimingDean Snipes (date unknown)no musicBecket

Jeff Spiro

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Rattlesnake RagJeff Spiro (date unknown)no musicDuple Minor

Cathy Stephens

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jack's Own CircleCathy Stephens ~1993no musicDuple Minor

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

Los Angeles Branch Demonstraion Team

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Santa Monica RagLos Angeles Branch Demonstraion Team ~2016no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413

Thompson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Doubtful Shepherd ~ WilliamsThompson 1780
George Williams 2023
no musicTriple Minor
Fête ChampêtreThompson 1776
Philippe Callens 1999
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The GracesThompson 1778
Colin Hume ~2025
Colin HumeTriple Minor
The Pleasures of the TownThompson 1777
?John Garden
no musicTriple Minor
The Pleasures of the Town ~ AptedThompson 1777
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Pleasures of the Town ~ HumeThompson 1777
Colin Hume 2025
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
A School for Scandal ~ AptedThompson 1778
W. S. Porter, M. Heffer, A. Heffer 1931
Colin HumeTriple Minor
A School for Scandal ~ HumeThompson 1778
Colin Hume ~2025
Colin HumeTriple Minor
Sir Roger de Coverley ~ WilsonThompson ~1770
Thomas Wilson 1808
no musicLongways as many as will permutation: 23451
Tunbridge CastleThompson 1786
A. Simons ~1990
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Traditional

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cumberland Square EightTraditional (date unknown)
EFDSS 1939
no musicSquare
My Heart's DesireTraditional (date unknown)
Smukler & Millstone ~2008
Cracking Chestnuts
no musicTriple Minor
Queen's FavoriteTraditional (date unknown)no musicDuple Minor

Susan Tumlin

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Golden DogwoodSusan Tumlin 2024no musicSquare

J. F. Wallace

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Let Glasgow Flourish ~ WilliamsJ. F. Wallace 1872
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor

Washburn

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Tempest ~ Holden #1Washburn 1855
Rickey Holden 1956
Cracking Chestnuts
no musicTempest

Marilyn Watson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
A Diamond for BelfastMarilyn Watson 2006no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

Thomas Wilson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Carl cam' ower the Croft ~ RSCDSThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS ~1977
no musicTriple Minor
The Carle came o're the Craft ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Hame Came Our Gude Man ~ RSCDSThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1981
no musicTriple Minor
Hame Came Our Gude Man ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Lady Baird's ReelThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1955
no musicTriple Minor
Lady Baird's Reel ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Morpeth RantThomas Wilson 1816
Pat Shaw ~1965
Colin HumeTriple Minor
Morpeth Rant ~ 3 CoupleThomas Wilson 1816
Pat Shaw ~1965
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
My Only Jo and Dearie, O ~ RSCDSThomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1961
no musicTriple Minor
My Only Joe & Deary O ~ WilliamsThomas Wilson 1816
George Williams 2024
no musicTriple Minor
Woo'd & Married & A'Thomas Wilson 1816no musicTriple Minor
Woo'd and Married and A'Thomas Wilson 1816
RSCDS 1951
no musicTriple Minor

Mrs. Douglas Winchester

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Robertson RantMrs. Douglas Winchester 1949no musicSquare

Frank Wu

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

Steve Zakon-Anderson

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Trip to LambertvilleSteve Zakon-Anderson (date unknown)no musicDuple Minor
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
24024034

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.


Promenade

Bars: however long is needed.

Promenading consists of dancing beside your partner, holding hands. There are various hand positions. The most common one has both hands in front, right hand in partner's right, left in partner's left.

History

Sharp uses a promenade in his interpretation of Adson's Saraband, Playford, 1651. But I'm not sure he is right to do so. Playford says:

First cu. lead down between the rest, come with a compass to your places, the rest following

Which sounds rather different to me.

The concept of "promenading" came over from France with Cotillions.

Thomas Hurst, in his The Cotillons Made PLAIN and EASY, 1769, (page 9), defines promenading:

TWELFTH CHANGE, The Promenade, or Walk.
Every Gentleman takes his Partner by the Left-Hand; and putting his Right-Hand round her Waist; in this Manner they follow each other all round in a great Ring, and finish in their proper Places.

Note, this is not the modern skaters' hold promenade

I think Wilson may be the first to suggest joining hands in front, in his The Quadrille and Cotillion Panorama:

6.—PROMENADE, THE GREAT
All the four couples cross hands with their partners, and move round in a circle to places.

See Also

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