====== GALLOPEDE ======
This is one of many English dances that are simple, but have a happy spirit that makes them enjoyable.\\
Recording: {{ :music:galopede--019.mp3.zip |}}\\
Formation: Couples (about 6) in longways sets. Head of hall is R of W to start.\\
Partners face. Lines advance FWD and BKWD,
pass through.
REPEAT.
Swing partners.
Head couples polka down center of sets.
REPEAT entire dance.
OR
Measures
1-2 Introduction - no movement
PART 1
1-4 Face partner w/hands joined in lines. Walk FWD 3 steps, M/L, W/L; bow to partner on
count 4. Walk BKWD 4 steps to place.
5-8 Pass through. Release hands, and pass partner’s R should to change places w/8 steps. Turn
R to face partner on last step.
REPEAT measures 1-8 to return to original position.
PART 2
1-8 Partners step FWD, join both hands, and swing CW with a polka step.
PART 3
1-8 Head couple polka down center of set in shoulder-waist position to foot of set. Other
couples clap hands and move one position up the set to repeat dance with new head
couple.
HINTS FOR LEARNING:\\
You may use a skipping step instead of the polka for the two-hand swing and the polka-
down-the-center.
??Another version??
Couples face counter clockwise around room -- ??formation\\
?? Women on RHS of men.
8 chassez steps to Mens left (4 bars)
4 W turning steps (4 bars) ??
If want a rest, or to do more turning steps, go
into centre of room.
POLKA
M rt arm around waist
Lt. lower ??
begin M Left to begin
slide Lt, bring Rt up. ??
slide Lt, rest ??