Hayden's Wheel

Source: Ernest R. Jessup; published in English Dance & Song, Summer 1974, Vol. XXXVI No. 2
Formation: Sicilian Circle

Number the Couples: #2 Man is on the outside, facing CW. Make one big circle.
A1 In one big circle: Circle Left; Corner Allemande Left
A2 Partner Swing (8) - finish in a Sicilian Circle
Ladies' Chain
B1 In Fours: Circle Left - #2 Man Leads to a Line of Four facing AC
Promenade in Lines of Four
B2 Centres Arch, Ends Duck Through to face New Neighbours
Partner Swing - finish in one big circle

Music:
32 bar jigs.

Notes:
In my notation above I have numbered the couples with #1 facing AC and #2s facing CW. I believe this is the standard convention these days.


Original page from English Dance & Song, Summer 1974


Hayden's Wheel

Back to Dance Index

I'd love to hear from you if you know anything more about this dance, its composer, its style, or its history.

Feedback is very welcome on any aspect of these dances or Web pages.

Please contact John Sweeney with your comments.



Contrafusion