Akeroyde's Padstar
Introduction
Interpreted by:
Michael Barraclough (1970s)
Formation:
Longways Duple Properdiv>
Music:
Specific tune - Ackeroyde's Pad (Dancing MAster Vol 1, 11th edn, 1703)
Choreography
A1
1-4
Up a double and back
5-8
Down a double and back
A2
1-4
Set & turn single
5-8
Partner 2-hand turn
B1
1-4
Top 2 couples circle left
5-8
Bottom 2 couples circle right
B2
1-4
Top 2 couples star right, into
while bottom couple cross & cast to the top
while bottom couple cross & cast to the top
5-8
Top 2 couples chase down (see note)
while (new) top couple 2-hand turn 1½ into top place
[Top: 3 1 2, 1s and 3s improper]
while (new) top couple 2-hand turn 1½ into top place
[Top: 3 1 2, 1s and 3s improper]
© Michael Barraclough, 2022
Notes
Notes
1
Based on the dance Kimbi's A Star by Seth Tepfer (adapted with permission)
2
Chase Down: following the direction of travel out of the star, and following the path of a draw pousette, ladies chase the men down one place, ending up on changed sides
3
Kimbi is Dr Kimbi Hagen, public health profesor, dancer and dance organizer from Atlanta, GA
Music
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