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In memory of my dear and excellent friend and teacher, Stuart Marsden

The Sopha

 
Longways Country Dance, triple minor
L'Assemblée, or Forty Eight Elegant New Dances for the year 1815
 
 
 
DOUBLE FIGURE
8 barsThe first and second couples set to their neighbour, the ladies join hands and change sides with the men; then set to their neighbour and return
8 barsThe first couple cross and cast below the second couple, then perform a half figure of 8 down through the bottom couple
8 barsPassing each other by the right, first couple two-hand turn right hand corners then left hand corner
8 barsWhole Figure Contrary Corners: the first couple cross and cast below the bottom couple, then cross up between the top couple and cast back to the middle
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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