Mountain High
Introduction
Author:
Michael Barraclough (2017)
Published:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Formation:
Longways duple improper
Music:
32-bar contra jigs or reels (well-phrased)
Choreography
A1
1-4
Ladies pass left, partner gypsy (right)
5-8
Ladies pass left, neighbor gypsy (right)
A2
1-4
Ladies gypsy 1½ (right)
5-8
Partner swing
B1
1-4
Men gypsy 1½ (right)
5-8
Neighbor swing (end in a ring)
B2
1-2
Balance the ring
3-4
Men trade
5-6
Balance the ring
7-8
Ladies trade (look for next lady to pass left)
© Michael Barraclough, 2021
Notes
Notes
1
First performed, with new band Mountain High playing, at Cotton wood Contra on 15 Apr 2017
Music
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