Sheep Hill

Source: Traditional, possibly from the Faroe Islands; published in English Dance & Song, March 1960. Vol XXIV. No. 1
Formation: Longways; Proper; About Five Couples

A1	Top Four: Star Right; Star Left
A2	#1s Gallop Down & Back
B1	All: Single Cast to the Bottom; Ballroom Hold: Gallop Up
B2	Keep Galloping: Double Cast; Gallop Up - finish in time for: #1s Gallop Down (4) - everyone move up

Music:
32 bar jigs. The Community Dances Manual suggests "Miller of Stralloch".

Notes:
I would let every group of four do the Stars.

Original page from English Dance & Song, March 1960

Original page from English Dance & Song, December 1959

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