Kennet Circle Dance

Source: Pauline Wilson; published in English Dance & Song, October 1964, Volume XXVI No. 5
Formation: Circle Mixer

A1	Start in Double Circle, Men on the inside, holding both hands with your Partner: Men draw Ladies into the Middle (4); Balance (Step Right, Kick Left) (4) Ladies draw Men back out (4); Balance (Step Right, Kick Left) (4)
A2	Partner Dosido (8) Partner Gypsy (8)
B1	Partner Swing (16)
B2	Promenade around the circle (8) Ladies Back Track and pick a New Partner (8)

Music:
32 bar jigs.

Notes:
The caller will sometimes specify how many men the ladies should pass in B2 before selecting a new partner, to avoid anyone missing out.

Original page from English Dance & Song, October 1964

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