When The Lights Went Out At Halsway
Introduction
Author:
Collective (see note, Nov 2004)
Formation:
Longways duple becket (cw)
Music:
32-bar contra jigs or reels (flowing)
Choreography
A1
1-4
(Couples) shift left, circle left ¾
5-8
(This) neighbor swing
A2
1-4
(Right diagonal) right & left through
5-8
(Across) star left (into, ladies leading)
B1
1-4
(Right diagonal) hey (end with neighbor on man's right)
5-6
(Make a ring) balance in & out
7-8
Petronella right
B2
1-8
Partner balance & swing
© Michael Barraclough, 2016
Notes
Notes
1
Created by the Write A Contra Workshop at the Halsway Manor Zesty Contra House Party, 2004. Participants were, Al Green, Alison Scott, Dave ?, Henry Kilby, Ros Batchelor, Ron Rudd, Jim ? and Michael Barraclough
Music
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