Lord Howe's Jig
Introduction
Adapted by:
Michael Barraclough (2024)
Original author:
Unknown
Adapted source:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Formation:
Longways Triple Proper or Longways 3-couple set
Original source:
24 Country Dances for 1777 (Thompson)
Modern sources:
George Washington, A Biography In Social Dance
Australian Historical Dance https://www.historicaldance.au/lord-howes-jig/)
Retreads Vol 9, Charles Bolton, 2003
Apted Book Of Country Dances, Porter, Heffer & Heffer, 1931
Australian Historical Dance https://www.historicaldance.au/lord-howes-jig/)
Retreads Vol 9, Charles Bolton, 2003
Apted Book Of Country Dances, Porter, Heffer & Heffer, 1931
Tune:
Specific tune – Lord Howe’s Jig (24 Country Dances for 1777, Thompson)
Music:
A 6/8 Barnes: 1/68
Choreography
A1
1-8
Hey on side
A2
1-8
Circle left (split by rigadoons) or circle left & right
B1
1-2
Partners foot it
3-4
Partners change
5-6
Partners foot it
7-8
Partners change
3-Couple Set
B2
1-8
Top couple double cross down (to bottom)
Triple Minor
B2
1-4
Active (top) couple cross down (one place)
5-8
Active couple two-hand turn 1½
© Michael Barraclough, 2024
Notes
Notes
1
Originally a single progression
Music
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