====== FIDDLER ON THE MOUNT ====== Dance tune by John Stapledon \\ Longways Duple Minor in three progressive parts 2s improper. \\ Tune: FIDDLER ON THE MOUNT Part I A 1-4 Take hands four, all three steps to center and back then circle left halfway. 5-8 Again three steps in and back and circle left halfway. B Chorus 1-4 First corners (men) hole in the wall cross, then second corners the same 5-6 partners face for two changes, R and L. 7-8 Ones cast down while twos turn in towards each other and lead up (progression). All flow into A with new couple. Part II A 1-2 All face neighbors and dance half symmetrical gypsy, (ones down the middle, twos up outside). 3-4 All step-setting to neighbors R and L. 5-6 Complete the symmetrical gypsy, (ones up outside, twos down the middle). 7-8 Step-setting to neighbors R and L. B Chorus 1-8 As in Part I All progress and flow into A with new couple. Part III A 1-2 Right hand star halfway - then releasing the star - 3-4 all do a full L hand turn with NEXT neighbor up or down the set 5-6 Complete the R hand star (with original neighbors) then - 7-8 all do a full L hand turn with NEXT neighbor up or down the set. B. Chorus - 1-8 As in Part I All progress and flow into A with new couple. Repeat the sequence ad. lib. 4 Note: Neutral couples at ends may be needed. Stay awake - and join in as required Change sides during the B music (Chorus). Written for Sue for her special birthday in June 2000.