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====== THE MIDNIGHT RAMBLE ======
duple longways (2/2) (D)\\
Thompson, S., A. & P., 200 Country Dances, III, p. 16\\
Unpublished reconstruction, introduced by George Fogg\\
Recording: Boston Centre Series, vol. VII, by Bare Necessities  {{ ::music:midnight_ramble-bnbc7-10.mp3.zip |}}

<code>
A1 1-8 1st cu. clap, cross over below 2nd cu. (2nd cu. move up), 
       2-hd. turn 1 1⁄2 (skip-change step).

A2 1-8 2nd cu. the same.

B1 1-8 1st cu. cross over, half 8 (prog.).

B2 1-8 R & L, 4 changes (w. hands).
</code>


====== Midnight Ramble ======


Duple minor longways, 2/2, D Major
Thompson's Compleat Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances, Vol. 3 (Thompson), 1773. Reconstructed by George Fogg.

<code>
  A1 1-4  1st couple clap own hands, cross and go below one
          place, 2nd couple lead up (3-4).
     5-8  1st couple two-hand turn once and a half.
  A2 1-8  Same as Al, for the 2nd couple.
  B1 1-4  1st couple cross and go below one place, 2nd couple
          lead up (3-4).
     5-8  1st couple half figure eight up through 2nd couple.
  B2 1-8  Four changes of rights and lefts, starting with
          partner.</code>

NOTES
Al, 2 5-8
Note the two-hand turn is once and a half, back to proper sides.
B1 5-8
This can be done to a skipping or skip-change step.

Another straightforward, easy dance. The music is happy and humorous.


video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB_b3PYtZY4

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