Dudley Briggs late 1940's
Contra Dance
Duple minor proper
Tune: DUD’S REEL
8 Bars Neighbour Balance & Swing 8 Bars Long Lines fwd & back Ladies chain 8 Bars Ladies Chain Long Lines fwd & back 8 Bars Circle left and right
Active couples balance and swing the one below (4 count balance; 12 count swing) All forward and back (8 counts) The opposite ladies chain (16 counts) All forward and back again (8 counts) Circle four with the Opposite couple (8 counts) Left hand star back to place (8 counts)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSPvx44XUWY
Dud's Reel, choreographed by Dud Briggs in Burlington, MA in 1956
Devised by Ralph Page
Formation: Longways Duple Improper
Music: 32 bar Reels
A1 Set 4 and swing the lady below, finishing with this lady on your right (Progression) A2 Lines go forward and back, then Ladies chain across B1 Ladies chain across back to partner thes Lines go forward and back B2 Circle left and right