King For A Day
Introduction
Author:
Charles Bolton
Source:
Round Robin (2002)
Formation:
Longways 3-couples proper
Music:
Specific tune - King For A Day (Charles Bolton, 2005)
For:
Gordon King
Choreography
© Charles Bolton, 2002
Notes
Notes
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Explanation
- A1 The king dances with his queen as the court assembles in the star chamber
- A2 The king dallies with the ladies of the court as the queen and courtiers confer with each other
- B1 The king frolics with the ladies of the court, as the queen retaliates with the courtiers. The court then reassembles, flanking the royal pair with great dignity
- B2 The king and queen socialise with the court ladies, and escort them to their new positions. Finally, the court pays homage to the royal pair.
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First performed on Gordon King's 60th birthday at St Annes on January 31st, 2001.
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