Corner dance.
6 beats per bar [which I count as if it were 4 beats].
(Ax2+Bx3)x4. A is an 8 bar phrase & B is a 12 bar phrase.
Corners cross Rsh and turn to face in 4 triple-step [1 bar each] starting Rft. The triple steps are done with side of the body with the leading foot of each triple step turned towards the direction of travel, the body leaning sideways in the direction of travel, the leading hanky rotating in small circles [at about chest height, in the opposite direction to in the Basic, 2 rotations per triple step] and the trailing hanky stationary.
Then come to in to meet partner using 4 step-hops [of the same form as in the Basic] [2 bars total]. 4 Capers on the spot [which can be done close to ones partner if both partners have started on the same foot] [2 bars total]. Reverse out to new position [which was partner’s old position] in 4 step-hops [2 bars total] and finish with the end of Basic [heels right, heels left, feet apart, feet together, 2 bars total] in place.
Like Ch 1 to 3 but replace all step-hops & triple steps with Capers [2 beats each caper].
Whilst everyone is coming into the centre [the last 2 bars], sing/shout “Jockey to the Fair, Oi!”.
Learnt as part of Lagabag Morris’s dance repertoire.
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