Playford's Progeny

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====== Bridge of Athlone ======
Five Couple Longways        (5 x 48 Jigs)\\
8 More Bars, Track 11, uses Jockey to the Fair; Merrily Kissed the Quaker; Dingles Regatta\\
but the music is not pleasant\\
Also: Cadgers in the Canongate\\
for slower try Parting Lovers\\
Recordings: {{ ::music:bridge_of_athlone_the--005.mp3.zip |}}\\
{{ ::music:bridge_of_athlone-track07.cdda.mp3.zip |}}

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   Al        Lines advance, retire and cross over
           - men arch.
   A2        As A1-ladies arch.
   81        Top couple gallop down the middle and back.
   82        Top couple cast off to make arch at bottom: 
             other couples follow lead through arch
             to new places (progression).
   A3        All 2 hand arch with partner. Leading girl dances 
             up under the arches and down the outside while 
             leading man dances up the outside and down the middle.
   B3        All swing partners.
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video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiCU9fJXjd4