Longways for as many as will
A1 8 First couple cross and go below, second couple move up. A2 8 First couple turn partner 2 hands (Now improper). A2 8 Back to back with your contrary. A2 8 Fall back taking hands with contrary; set to partner. B1 8 Come forward with contrary, turn single away. 8 Two changes of right-and-left (hands). B2 8 Complete right-and-left 8 All turn partner two hands (C1 1.5 turns, C2 1 turn)
The dance was done to a tune from the early 1700s that usually has the same name,
(jacks_healthmedley--011.mp3.zip) but
now is usually danced to the tune “Bolt the Door”.
Hold the Mustard CD has a popular version.jack_s_health--037.mp3.zip
Or jacks_health-bolt_the_door-057-dhp-11.mp3.zip