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The Fair African

 
Longways Country Dance, duple minor
Campbell's 24th Book of New and Favorite Country Dances & Strathspey Reels
 
 
 
8 barsThe first lady changes places with the second man, then 1.5 two hand turn home
8 barsThe first man changes places with the second lady, then 1.5 two hand turn home
8 barsThe first couple join hands and slip down the middle and return to second place, the second couple move up
8 barsThe first couple allemande
8 barsAll four join hands and circle half around, then back again
8 barsSwap diagonals at the top passing near shoulder each time; begin with the first man and second lady, the couples passing back-to-back
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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