Mr Playford's Roundabout
Introduction
Choreography
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Author:
Charles Bolton
Source:
Round Robin (2002)
Formation:
Circle proper mixer
Music:
A medley of steady 32-bar 'Playford' tunes, preferably alternating jigs and reels
© Charles Bolton, 2002
Notes
1
Start facing the center, holding hgands with partner and neighbor
2
The 'Sharp siding' in 82 is an intentional reminder that without his pioneering work we could have lost so much. ln any case, it's a lovely movement. Purists may prefer authentic siding (right shoulder to right shoulder and fall back) and that can be substituted if desired, ;
A medley of steady 32-bar 'Playford' tunes, preferably alternating jigs and reels. Here are some suggestions for suitable jigs and reels, (all researched by Cecil Sharp). JIGS: The Queen's Jig; Upon A Summer's Day; The Fine Companion; The Boatman; The Guid Man of Ballangigh; Fourpence Halfpenny Farthing. REELS: Jack's Maggot; The Indian Queen; Newcastle; Childgrove; Greenwich Park; Mad Robin; Portsmouth.
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