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Christchurch Bells

As in “The Playford Ball”
Published in Playford's Dancing Master in 1679.
It was interpreted by Cecil Sharp in 1916.
It is a proper duple minor dance.

   A  1-8 1st man turn 2nd woman right-hand (1-4), 
          then turn partner left-hand (5-8). 
   B  1-8 2nd man turn 1st woman left-hand (1-4), 
          then turn partner right-hand (5-8). 
   C  1-4 Circle four-hands once around, slipping. 
      5-6 Clap hands: own, partner's right, own, partner's left 
      7-8 1st couple cast off one place, 2nd couple lead up center.

Recording: christchurchristchurch_bellsch_bells._fits_--016.mp3.zip
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8yH8xJsGjc

ins_christchurch_bells.txt · Last modified: 2022/12/26 04:41 by mar4uscha