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

The Balloon

 
Longways Country Dance, triple minor
L'Assemblée, or Forty Eight Elegant New Dances for the year 1815
 
 
 
DOUBLE FIGURE
8 barsThe first couple start a chain figure of six around the set
4 barsThe first couple join hands and slip down the middle and return to second place, seconds moving up
4 barsSwap diagonals at the top passing near shoulder each time; begin with the first man and second lady, the couples passing back-to-back
8 barsLead thro the bottom & round the top contrary sides: the first couple cross down through the bottom couple, dance up the outside of the set to the top, then cross back through the top couple to places
8 barsThe first couple join hands, and gallop out at the mans side, then return; then gallop out at the womens side, and return
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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