Marty's Waltz
Introduction
Author:
Fred Freuthal
Source:
Fred Freuthal
Formation:
Longways 3-couple set
Music:
Specific tune - Marty's Waltz (© Jonathan Jensen, 2004)
For:
Marty Taylor
Choreography
A1
1-2
Partner right-hand turn ½ (end men facing down, ladies facing up
3-4
Petronella turn (over right shoulder) one place around the set
5-6
(With the person across) right-hand turn ¾ (end in a wavy line in the center)
7-8
(Those that can) left-hand turn ½ (end facing partner in a wavy line in the center) into partner right-hand turn ¼
A2
1-2
(Top two couples) partner balance & box the gnat
3-4
(Bottom two couples) partner balance & swat the flea
5-8
Partner two-hand turn (all end proper)
B1
1-4
1s cross and cast down
5-8
1s half-figure eight up
B2
1-6
Circle left ½ (balancing in and out diagonally left 3 times)
7-8
Partner two-hand turn ½ (end Top: 3-1-2)
© Fred Freuthal
Notes
Notes
1
The dance was first performed at Baltimore Folk Music Society Monday night English Country Dance with Fred Freuthal calling, Marty Taylor on the dance floor and Jonathan Jensen at the piano.
2
B2 1-8 comes from the dance Come Let's Be Merry
Music
FILL
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