Gatekeeper, The
Introduction
Author:
Fred Freuthal
Source:
Fred Freuthal
Formation:
Longways duple proper
Music:
Specific tune - Margate Assembly (Thompson, 1788)
Choreography
A1
1-4
Set and turn single
5-8
1s wide cast to the center of a line of four facing up
A2
1-4
Up a double & back
5-8
2s gate the 1s into
B1
1-8
Double figure of eight (2s cast, 1s cross up to start)
B2
1-8
Couples dance around each other (to these places)
© Fred Freuthal
Notes
Notes
1
Dedicated to the unsung heroes who manage the 'gate' at English dances
2
The dance around in B2 can be once (leisurly) or twice (frenetic)
3
The tune, as shown below, should be played AAB and not AABB as given.
Music
Margate Assembly (Thompson, 1788)
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