(A+B)x6. A & B are each 8 bars. 6 beats per bar danced as 6 counts.
First bar is LF + RF + LF + RF + pause + LI, the second is RI + LB + RB + LB + RB + LC. The emphasis is on the last RF of the first bar which is an abrupt stop with the weight clearly on Rft and leaning forwards; the LI + RI are a relatively minor but brisk and clear rock [the feet do come off the ground slightly]. The walking steps are quick. The next Basic will have R & L switched.
Always start Lft.
That is a forwards & backwards version. If it is to be done fully forwards [e.g. in Rounds] then simply do the same but the Bs in the second bar become Fs.
Standard Adderbury but replace Walk Round start with Rounds change the ending.
Done in two forwards basics cw.
During the 2nd half of these, the couple who would normally be stationary process the opposite way to the others outside them.
Everyone runs off the top of the set instead of the second Foot Up in the last Ch.
No end of verse or half verse clashing [because Basic does not allow for the jump].
(Tip to middle clashing with final forehand clash. The clashing pattern is (odds hit evens twice [beats 1 & 2 of the bar] then evens hits odds twice [beats 4 & 5]) x 2 [2 bars total] then (odds hit evens once then evens hit odds once [2 beats]) x 4 then slide Rh hand to Lh and do a simple forehand clash up [on beat 4 of the 4th bar].) x 2. The do a Double Foot Up.
“My sweet Jenny Jones is the pride of Llangollen. My sweet Jenny Jones is the girl I love best.” x 2.
This is traditional dance but the Basic stepping is an invention of Bullnose Morris.
The traditional stepping is to replace the abrupt stop and rock with a gentle stop pointing a toe forwards and then gently tap the heel then the toe of that foot to ground. Instead of looking dramatic like the other version, it looks very mimsy. Owlswick do it this way.
Learnt as part of Lagabag Morris’s dance repertoire.
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