Hi, Lou:

You are probably referring to my dance
which is correctly entitled "Lancashire Reel."
It was devised a long time ago -- I'm not sure
of an exact date, but early '70's.

The figures that you cite are incorrect. See below:

R shldr back-to back with partner
R-hand turn person on R diagonal
L shldr back-to-back with partner
L-hand turn person on L diagonal and keep as new partner
Balance [rigadoon] and swing to end of phrase
Promenade, open to face partner

It is danced to Irish jig tunes played by Larry McKee.
6 x 32

I am pleased to know that it is being used outside
of my bailiwick!

Regards, John
Bedford, Nova Scotia
[ex England and Cecil Sharp House]



Subject: Lancaster Reel


> I have in my collection of dances a Circle Mixer called "Lancaster Reel."
> 
> Formation: Double circle, one partner on inner circle facing out, other 
> in outer circle facing in.
> 
> The figures are:
> 
> L shldr back-to back with partner
> L-hand turn person on L diagonal
> R shldr B-t-B with partner
> R-hand turn person on R diagonal and keep as new partner
> Balance fwd & back
> Swing to end of phrase
> Promenade, open to face partner