Nottingham Reel

Source: Paul Mee; published in English Dance & Song, Spring 1972, Vol. XXXIV No. 1
Formation: Longways; Duple Minor; First Couples Improper; Double Progression

A1 Star Right (Hands Across)
Ladies' Chain (Up & Down the Set)
A2 Ladies' Chain (Up & Down the Set)
Star Left (Hands Across)
B1 Partner Balance & Swing
B2 Forward & Back (Up & Down the Set)
Dip & Dive Two Places:
#2s Arch - #1s Dive Through
#1s Arch - Next #2s Dive Through

Music:
32 bars.

Notes:
The Balance was probably done as a Step Right, Kick Left (hop), Step Left, Kick Right (hop), then a symmetrical swing.


Original page from English Dance & Song, Spring 1972


Nottingham Reel

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