Holborn March
Introduction
Author:
Michael Barraclough (2019)
Published:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Formation:
Longways Duple Proper
Tune:
Specific tune - Holborn March (Wright's Compleat Collection of Celebrated Country Dances, 1st Vol, 1740)
Music:
Bb 4/4 Barnes: 1/51
Choreography
A1
1-4
1s set (up/down) & cast (2s move up)
5-8
1s two-hand turn
A2
1-4
2s set (up/down) & cast (1s move up)
5-8
2s two-hand turn
B1
1-4
Star right ½ (setting in and out whilst moving forward)
5-8
Star left ½ (setting in and out whilst moving forward)
B2
1-4
1s cross over & cast down (2s move up)
5-8
1s cross over & cast down (2s move up)
© Michael Barraclough, 2024
Notes
Notes
1
Dance was rediscovered and interpreted by Pat Shaw. His interpretation has:
- everyone turning, not just the actives
- the star's go all the way, not just half way
- he uses the modern standard set right/left instead of up/down.

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