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Peace Be with You

by Fried de Metz Herman

Music: Rigadoon Royal (Barnes' book)

A duple minor longways dance in Playford style

   Al 1-4 First corner set to each other, change places by 
   right shoulder.
   5-8 Right hand star halfway, all turn single to the left 
   A2 1-8 Repeat with second corner setting and crossing 
   B1 1-4 Two changes of right and left (start with partner, 
   give hands, no polite turn at end of second change)
   5-8 All two hand turn with partner once and a half around, into 
   B2 1-2 Hands four halfway.
   3-4 Still holding hands with neighbor. Fall slightly back.
   5-8 Gate figure: first couple lead through second 
   couple and cast back into progressed places, 
   assisted by second couple with inside hand.
   Notes: In the A section, set right and left in place, not forward. 

Dance originally written for Nick Bodley, on his departure from New York City