Dahlia

 

Source:

The Dances of Brian Wedgbury (2004)

Music:

Sheet

Recording:

The Dances of Brian Wedgbury:  Sue and John Stapledon

 

 

Formation:

Duple minor longways

 

 

A1

(1 - 6)

M1, followed by partner, cast below 2s; M1 continue around 2s while W1 “falls through” the 2s, ending at home and improper, then both turn left alone into …

 

(7 - 8)

Neighbour L-hand turn ½ way, into …

A2

(1 - 6)

M2, followed by partner, cast below 1s; M2 continue around 1s while W2 “falls through” the 2s, ending above and improper, then both turn left alone into …

 

(7 - 8)

Current neighbour L-hand turn ½ way (not progressed, improper), into …

B

(1 - 2)

L-hand star ½ way

 

(3 - 4)

1st corners stop and release hands as 2nd corner PEOPLE L-hand turn ½ way

 

(5 - 6)

1st corner PEOPLE L-hand turn ½ way, keep hands as …

 

(7 - 8)

2nd corners join for L-hand star ½ way

 

(9 - 12)

Facing partner, fall back a double and forward into …

 

(13 - 14)

Circle L ½ way, release hands

 

(15 - 16)

Complete circle (no hands), leaving M1 ready to lead partner around new 2s.  M1 continues in forward direction (i.e. does not “spin”)