A1 | 1st Corners wide Gypsy around each other & then around Neighbour (12) (Neighbours stand still) 1st Corners Two Hand Turn (6) |
A2 | 2nd Corners wide Left Shoulder Gypsy around each other & then around Neighbour (12) (Neighbours stand still) 2nd Corners Two Hand Turn Anti-Clockwise (6) |
B1 | Neighbour Clap: T, R, L; T, R, L (6) #1s Cast Down - #2s Move Up (6) Four Changes - start Right with Partner (12) |
B2 | #1s Full (Double) Figure Eight Down through the next #2s (18) All: Partner Two Hand Turn (6) |
Pat Shaw was a leading figure in the 20th century dance world. As well as writing his own dances and interpreting dances from the 17th and 18th centuries he also researched traditional dances from the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a regular contributor to the English Dance & Song magazine.
Pat Shaw 1917-1977 gives a flavour of this man of many talents.
The Pat Shaw Collection includes over 60 of Pat's own compositions.
Another Look at Playford has 120 of Pat's interpetations of older dances.
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