The Goodfellows

Source: Ron Beeson; published in English Dance & Song, Winter-Christmas 1974, Vol. XXXVI No. 4
Formation: Three Couples; Longways; Proper

A1	#1 Man lead the Men around the back of Lady #1, Weave the Line and back to Place
A2	Ladies the same
B1	#1s Lead/Gallop Down (4) & Back - assisted Cast into Second Place #1s Swing
B2	#1s Lead/Gallop Down (4) & Back - assisted Cast into Third Place #1s Swing
B3	Long Lines Go Forward & Back Partner Swing

Music:
40 bars, AABBC, AABBA or AABBB.

Notes:
I would dance this with gallops, arming for the casts, and symmetrical swings for ease of transition.

Original page from English Dance & Song, Winter-Christmas 1974

Original page from English Dance & Song, Summer 1975

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