The Cricklepit Waltz

Source: Dennis Darke; published in English Dance & Song, Autumn 1970. Volume XXXII No. 2.
Formation: Longways; First Couples Improper

A1	In ballroom hold: Four Chassees Up Balance & Twirl
A2	Repeat going Down
B1	Half Poussette AC
B2	Waltz around each other

Music:
Own tune or any 32-bar waltz

Notes:
Hmmm.. Lots of unanswered questions:

Which way do you balance? Left/Right? Backward/Forward?
Which way does the lady twirl? If the Balance is in the opposite direction to the Chassees then the twirl might also be.
In the Poussette are the "steps" just steps or 1-2-3s or Step-Togethers?
Which way do you waltz around each other? AC is conventional, but from that starting position CW might be more comfortable.

If anyone can throw any light on this then please let me know.

Original page from English Dance & Song, Autumn 1970

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