ins_fiddler_on_the_mount
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.
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