ins_mayfair
Mayfair
two couples facing
Colin Hume, 1992.
Tune: “Grimstock” from Playford 1651, 6/8, A major
Source: New Dances for Old (Colin Hume, 1990)
Clue: At the end of each A, everyone is diagonally opposite original place;
at the end of each B, everyone is home.
Part I
A1 With partner, forward a double and back; cross R-shoulder with opposite
and loop away from partner 3/4 to finish beside opposite, facing partner.
A2 With opposite, forward a double and back; cross R-shoulder with partner
and loop away from opposite 3/4 to finish beside partner, all ending
diagonally opposite original place.
B Women cross R-shoulder, men cross R-shoulder; circle L once.
Part II
A1 Side R-shoulder with partner; cross R-shoulder with partner and loop away
from opposite 3/4 to finish beside partner (improper) facing opposite.
A2 Side L-shoulder with opposite; cross L-shoulder with opposite and loop away
from partner 3/4 to finish beside opposite facing partner.
B Half pousette counterclockwise with partner (men push); Half pousette
clockwise with opposite (women push).
Part III
A1 Arm R with partner; women cast L-shoulder and orbit halfway around,
followed by opposite men, who end where they started.
A2 Arm L with opposite; men cast R-shoulder and orbit halfway around,
followed by partners, who end where they started.
B Star R once around; opposite 2-hand turn halfway, partner 2-hand turn halfway.
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