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From: cbrady@cix.compulink.co.uk ("C J Brady")
Subject: Re: haste to the wedding
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Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 15:03:58 GMT
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But you guys have missed the fun part of the dance!!

This is how I call it - at weddings especially - as 'collected'
at Sidmouth a few years ago:

Formation: Sicilian circle

A1. In fours circle to the left, 
    then a *right* hand star

A2. Circle to the right, 
    then a *left* hand star

[Its amazing how quickly beginners pick this up, but more experienced
dancers always think I've made a mistake - I did, deliberately!! 
I like to do that!!]

Facing opposites:

B1. Do-si-do, clap twice (in time to the tune), 
    then a two hand turn clock-wise
    
Facing parters:

B2. Do-si-do, clap twice (in time to the tune),
    then all join nearest hand with partner and face opp. couple,
    then all those facing clockwise around the room make a
    single-handed arch, all those facing counter-clockwise pass
    through one arch, all face the next couple coming towards
    them and get ready to start again
    
Repeat the dance until everyone appears to know what to do.

I continue calling, and despite that, it takes some couples a long time 
to realise what is really going on. Great fun!! Try it and see!!

Chris Brady.