====== Orleans Baffled ======
As in "The Playford Ball" Triple Minor Longways\\
Playford's Dancing Master of 1728. \\
Adapted by Cecil Sharp\\
Recording: {{ ::music:orleans_baffled-068-bn12pb04.mp3.zip |}}\\
{{ ::music:orleans_baffled--010.mp3.zip |}}
A 1-2 1st couple cast down to second place,
2nd couple moving up.
3-4 1st and 3rd couples poussette half-way
clockwise, 1st man pushing.
5-6 1st couple cast up to second place, 3rd couple moving down.
7-8 1st and 2nd couples poussette half-way clockwise,
1st man pulling.
9 1st corners change places.
10 2nd corners change places.
11-12 1st couple face up, 2nd couple down: circular hey, three changes.
Another rendition.
A 6 First couple cast to middle, second lead up
6 First couple half-poussette with third
(Start by first man and third lady advancing)
B 6 First couple cast to middle, third lead down
6 First couple half-poussette with second
(Start by first lady and second man advancing)
C 6 In two top couples: first corners cross, second corners cross
6 Same four do three changes of a circular hey (starting along sides)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kww8BlnAupE
The title perhaps refers to Philippe II (1674-1723), Duke of Orléans, a powerful member of the French royal family.