Wednesday, October 24, 2012

P&P Dance Instructions: The Touchstone

Note: These notations have not been tested out by us and everything below is exactly as can be downloaded on this web page.


Longways for Three Couples
A1 1-8 First couple cross through the second couple and dance a hey on the opposite side.
A2 1-8 First couple cross back and dance a hey on own side.
B1 1-8 Circle six left and right.
B2 1-4 First couple lead down through the third couple,
cast to middle place, second couple move up.
5-8 First couple lead up through the second couple,
cast to bottom, third couple move up.

Notes:
See also The Apted book, dance No. 18, which has an alternative interpretation.
The original was a triple longways dance, A three couple set format was
introduced by the publication of The Apted book in 1931.
The above three couple version is based on the original.

Original:
The Touchstone Thompson 1773

Hey contrary sides,
Then the same on your own sides
Hands 6 quite round
Lead thro 3rd Cu. and cast up one,
Lead thro’ the top & cast off

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