Black Joak
Introduction
Choreography
Notes
Music
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Interpreted:
Michael Barraclough (2017)
Original:
Walsh's Complete Country Dancing Master (1731)
Source:
http://www.michaelbarraclough.com
Formation:
Longways duple proper
Music:
Special tune - Black Joak (1730)
A1
1-4
Circle left
5-6
Four capers (on the spot)
A2
1-4
Circle right
5-6
Four capers (on the spot)
B1
1-2
Partner clap (own, rights, own, lefts)
3-4
Neighbor clap (own, rights, own, lefts)
5-8
Rights and lefts (2 changes, with hands, neighbor start, end facing partner)
9-10
Four capers (on the spot)
B2
1-4
1s lead down a double and back (stay facing up)
5-8
Rights and lefts (3 changes, no hands, neighbor start, end facing partner)
9-10
Four capers (on the spot)
© Michael Barraclough, 2016
Notes
1
Believed to have been published in Walsh's 24 Country Dances for 1730
2
Although the tune is commonly known as Black Jack, this is not the dance Black Jack from the Dancing Master (1670-1728)
3
Given it's publication date, this was probably a triple minor dance originally. However, there is no action or need for a 3rd couple.
4
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