Rose Without a Thorn
Introduction
Author:
Victor Skowronski (2009)
Source:
Victor Skowronski
Formation:
Longways duple proper
Music:
Specific tune - Helas, Madame (Henry VIII)
Choreography
A1
1-4
(With men facing up, ladies facing down, right hand with partner) up a double & back
5
Partner right-hand turn ¼ (makes a line along the center of the set), into
6-8
(Next in line) left-hand turn ¾
A2
1-4
(With men facing down, ladies facing up, left hand with person opposite you) up a double and back
5
(This person) left hand-turn ¼ (makes a line along the center of the set), into
6-8
Partner right-hand turn ¾ (all home)
B
1-4
Star left
5-8
(With neighbor) fall back and come forward a double
9-10
Partner honor
11-12
1st corners cast (man down, lady up) while 2nd corners move (lady down, man up, pass right) to progressed places (end men facing up and ladies facing down)
© Victor Skowronski, 2015
Notes
Notes
1
In A1 1-2 the ladies will be backing up to start and in A2 1-2 the men will be backing down to start
2
Victor says "This is to a tune credited to Henry VIII. I thought Henry should be represented in the English country dance repertoire."
3
Circle in B 1-4 replace by a star in 2015
Music
Helas, Madame (Henry VIII)
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