Liberty
Introduction
Adapted by:
Michael Barraclough (2024)
Original author:
Unknown
Adapted source:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Formation:
Longways Triple Proper (triple progression)
Original source:
Gentleman & Lady's Companion, 1798, Norwich CT
Modern source:
George Washington, A Biography In Social Dance
Tune:
Specific tune - Liberty (George Washington, A Biography In Social Dance, originally in Perkins Ms, 1790, Boston MA)
Music:
G 6/8
Choreography
A1
1-4
Set right & left twice
5-8
Partners change
A2
1-8
Repeat A1
B1
1-2
Top couple chasée/lead to the bottom (past 2 couples who cast up, no overtaking)
3-4
Rigadoon or turn single down
5-6
Chasée/lead down one place (next couple casting up)
7-8
Rigadoon or turn single down
B2
1-4
Set right & left twice
5-8
Partners two-hand turn
© Michael Barraclough, 2024
Notes
Notes
1
Originally a single progression
Music
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