Deeds Not Words
A longways dance by Hazel Moir
to a tune composed by Rebecca King,
commissioned by Friends of Cecil Sharp House
to celebrate the centenary of some British women gaining the vote

Tune half-note = 106, cut-time, key Am


A1. All set and turn single to partner [Symbolism: traditional]

    First corners go straight across the set & behind
    partners to change places (women above the men) [Change] (call it orbit)
    ( Women will dance with women and men with men for
      most of the dance from now on.)

A2. 1-2: Women lead down WHILE Men move up.  [Marching]

    3-4
    Women face & set
    WHILE 
    Men give right hand, let go & give left hand, let go [Obstacles]

    THEN
    5-8
    Women lead up through the men & cast to second place [Marching]
    (women below the men)

B1. Circle four half way & turn single left [Negotiating]
    Women 2 hand turn [Triumph]
    WHILE 
    Men turning towards women, step right and briefly acknowledge, 
   step left and acknowledge [Acknowledgement]

B2. First corner positions (W1 & M2) go straight across 
    the set and round opposites to change places [Change] (call it orbit)
    All are opposite partners to end the figure
    Right hand star with joined hands raised [Celebrating]

 Men have the option of joining in the star or 
 stepping back with arms folded [Acting out the reaction at the time]