New Hip, The
Introduction
Author:
Michael Barraclough (2023)
Published:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Formation:
Longways duple indecent (double progression)
Music:
48-bar contra style jigs or reels (smooth)
Choreography
A1
1-4
Circle left, into
5-8
Pousette ½ (cw), into
A2
1-4
4 (with next couple) circle right, into
5-8
Pousette ½ (ccw), into
B1
1-4
(with next neighbour) shuttles (ladies/rights start in front), into
5-8
Ladies/right chain (across), into
B2
1-8
Whole hey (ladies start passing right), into
C1
1-8
Partner gypsy left meltdown, into
C2
1-8
Give & (men) take
© Michael Barraclough, 2012
Notes
Notes
1
During A2 the couples reaching the top and bottom need to change sides. Suggest 2-hand turn and Hole-In-The Wall change.
2
Written to celebrate my new right hip in October 2023.
3
An English Country Dance with contra-style figures.
Music
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