Notes

1

Set positions throughout the dance.

All start with chosen partner.

After once through the woman's side is 54213 and the men's side is 35421

After twice through the woman's side is 31452 and the men's side is 41253.

After the third time through the woman's side is 25134 and the men's side is 23514.

After the fourth time through the woman's side is 43521 and the men's side is 54132.

At the end of the dance all should have their chosen partner back!

Note that the second time through everyone has a new partner. For the third sequence the original 1st and 5th couples are partners. The original 2nd and 4th couples are partners for the fourth time through. The original 3rd couple have the privilege of a new partner each time through.

 

2

The tune "Alice Where Art Thou" will be recognised as the introduction to the B.B.C. comedy "Open A11 Hours". I was unable to find out from the Corporation who wrote the tune or who owned the copyright and I am indebted to Mr, (Ronnie) Barker, who gave me the title, and to Mike Heaney for supplying the details of the publication. The tune is taken from "The Nation's Music" Vol. 1. The "A" music is as written, the "B" music is a combination of the air and the accompaniment.