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

16 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cheshire Rounds ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 2000 Playford Assembly
Colin HumeDuple Minor
The RiddleJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways
A Trip to NottinghamJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 2003
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Up Goes ElyJohn Young 1726
Charles Bolton 1991
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

20 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Crosbey Square ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1997
Colin HumeDuple Minor

22 Progressive

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

24 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Row Well, Ye Mariners ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1992 Playford Assembly
Strong Roots
Bare Necessities
Circle as many as will

24 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Blenheim PoundJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
BoltonHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor
Bonney Dundee #2John Young 1721
Charles Bolton 2000
no musicDuple Minor
Bonny Dundee #2John Young 1721
Charles Bolton 2000
no musicDuple Minor
The Devonshier GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Devonshire GirlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Divanshire GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Divonsshire GairlJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Drive the Cold Winter Away ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 2003
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Highland Lass #2John Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
LincolnHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor
The Lord PhoppingtonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor
The Restoration of King Charles ~ BoltonJohn Young 1726
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
The Lord PhoppingtonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor

26 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
AmesburyWalsh 1736
Charles Bolton 1991
no musicDuple Minor

28 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Highlander's Wedding ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor
The Jovial Beggars - PlayfordHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1989 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
The Tub #2 ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor
The Wedding ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor

32 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
All Together, One after AnotherJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1989
no musicDuple Minor
Bellamira ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1689
Charles Bolton 1985
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Braes of Dornoch ~ TripleJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1989 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesTriple Minor
Braes of DornochJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1989 Playford Assembly
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Britain's GloryJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1997
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
Catherine Street ~ BoltonJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Cockle shells ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1985 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Cockle shells ~ (down)Henry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton (mod) 1985 Playford Assembly
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Cockle shells ~ (up)Henry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton (mod) 1985
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
The Collier's Daughter ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1985
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Constant Lover ~ BoltonNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Charles Bolton 1992
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Cupid's Garden ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1688
Charles Bolton 1989
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Dainty Fine BrideNathaniel Kynaston 1718
Charles Bolton & Tom Cook 1992
Colin Hume4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
Donawert PassJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1992
no musicDuple Minor
The Drummer - ThompsonThompson 1757
Charles Bolton 1997 Playford Assembly
Bonnie Insull, Susan McNeil, and Robert WinokurDuple Minor
The Duke of Rutland's Delight ~ BoltonJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1985
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Dunkirk ~ BoltonWalsh 1714
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
Fourpence, Ha'penny, Farthing #2John Young 1721
Charles Bolton 2000
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
The Galloping NagJohn Young 1721
Charles Bolton 1991
no musicDuple Minor
An Health To BettyLovelace Manuscript ~1649
Charles Bolton 1985
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
Hemp-DresserJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1986
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
The Hey-Makers Dance in FaustusJohn Young 1726
Charles Bolton 2000
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Hogsdon SquareJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Hoxton SquareJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
I Often for my Jenny Strove ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1690
Charles Bolton 2000
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Jack's Health ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1679
Charles Bolton ~2004 Playford Assembly
no musicDuple Minor
The Jockey #2John Young 1721
Charles Bolton 2000
Bare NecessitiesDuple Minor
Katherine-StreetJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Kensington CourtHenry Playford 1695
Charles Bolton 1985
no musicDuple Minor
KingsailWalsh 1732
Charles Bolton 1991
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
KingsaleWalsh 1732
Charles Bolton 1991
Odd Sundays Garage BandDuple Minor
Lady Day ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 1991
Colin HumeDuple Minor
The Last New VagariesHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 2000
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
LincoJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
The London GentlewomanJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1986
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
The London MaidJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1986
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 2413
Lord Howe's Jig ~ BoltonThompson 1777
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicTriple Minor
The Market LassBurbank 1799
Charles Bolton 1991
no musicTriple Minor
Merry Conceit ~ BoltonNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Charles Bolton 1992
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
The Mock Match - PlayfordHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Mr. Heath's DanceJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1997
no music4 Couple Longways permutation: 3142
Mrs. Hill's Dance ~ BoltonNathaniel Kynaston 1710
Charles Bolton 1988
Odd Sundays Garage Band3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
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
New Man Tiger ~ BoltonJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1992
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
New Man Tyger ~ BoltonJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1992
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
New RigadoonHenry Playford 1690
Charles Bolton 1985
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Newmarket LassBurbank 1799
Charles Bolton 1991
no musicTriple Minor
One More Dance and Then ...Johnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1986
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Our Happy MeetingJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor
Prince Edward's JigThompson 1757
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Rigadoon - BoltonHenry Playford 1690
Charles Bolton 1985
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
St. Catherine ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1991
no musicDuple Minor
She Would If She CouldJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1991
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
'Twas o'er the Hills and Far Away ~ Bolton #1John Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1986
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
'Twas o'er the Hills and Far Away ~ Bolton #2John Young 1710
Charles Bolton 2003
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Waltham Abbey ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1697
Charles Bolton 1992
no musicDuple Minor
Walton Abbey ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1697
Charles Bolton 1992
no musicDuple Minor
We Will Down With the French ~ #2Thompson 1780
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
We Will Down With the FrenchThompson 1780
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways
Wing's MaggotJohn Young 1726
Charles Bolton 2000
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Wolverton Hall ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1686
Charles Bolton 1997
no musicDuple Minor
Young DamonJohn Young 1726
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
The Young Widow ~ BoltonJohn Griffiths 1788
Charles Bolton 1992
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 231

34 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Love for LoveHenry Playford 1696
Charles Bolton 1992
no musicDuple Minor
Love for Love: Danc'd in the PlayHenry Playford 1696
Charles Bolton 1992
no musicDuple Minor
Mother Brown's CatHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor

36 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Sir Watkin's JigUniversal Magazine 1749
Charles Bolton 1985 Playford Assembly
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

40 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Burgundy's Flight ~ BoltonJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor
The Happy Captive ~ BoltonThompson 1777
Charles Bolton ~2004
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Kendall HouseThompson ~1757
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The Other PhoenixJohn Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor
The Phoenix #2John Young 1718
Charles Bolton 1986
no musicDuple Minor

44 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Jockey to the Fair ~ BoltonAnonymous, (New Hampshire) ~1790
Charles Bolton 1997
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Red and all RedLister 1753
Charles Bolton 1991 Playford Assembly
Bare Necessities3 Couple Longways permutation: 312

48 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Brick MakersJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1986
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
The BrickmakersJohnson 1752
Charles Bolton 1986
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Le DébauchéJohnson ~1752
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 231
Ely Minster ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1698
Charles Bolton 2003
no musicDuple Minor
The French Ambassador ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1985
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
French Embassader ~ BoltonHenry Playford 1701
Charles Bolton 1985
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Her Killing Eyes ~ BoltonNathaniel Kynaston 1716
Charles Bolton 1989
Colin HumeDuple Minor
Highland WeddingJohnston 1752
Charles Bolton 1988
no music3 Couple Longways permutation: 312
Queen Bess's Dame of HonourJohn Young 1710
Charles Bolton 1988
no musicDuple Minor

72 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Millison's Jigg ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 2000
Colin Hume3 Couple Longways
Parson upon Dorothy ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1652
Charles Bolton 1992 Playford Assembly
no musicFacing Couples
The Shepherd's DaughterJohn Playford 1652
Charles Bolton 1992 Playford Assembly
no musicFacing Couples
Ten Pound Lass ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1670
Charles Bolton 1986
no music4 Couple Longways

84 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Glory of the West ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 2000
no musicFacing Couples

96 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Petticoat WagJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1989
Bare Necessities4 Couple Longways
The Taylor's DaughterJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1989
Bare Necessities4 Couple Longways

96 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Mulberry MaidJohn Playford 1670
Charles Bolton 2000
no musicDuple Minor
Northern Nancy ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1670
Charles Bolton 2000
no musicDuple Minor

104 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Up Tails All ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1985
no musicSquare
Up Tayles All ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1985
no musicSquare

112 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Sage Leaf ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1670
Charles Bolton 1985
no musicSquare

120 Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
The Oyle of BarleyJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways
StingoJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1989
no music3 Couple Longways

288 Non-Progressive

Dance TitleTypeDeviser (or Editor/Publisher), Date,
Interpreter
Music
Performers
Formation
Cheerily and Merrily ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1991 Playford Assembly
no music4 Couple Longways
Mr. Webb's Fancy ~ BoltonJohn Playford 1651
Charles Bolton 1991 Playford Assembly
no music4 Couple Longways
Number
of dances
Number
of versions
Number
with music
979734

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