The Stockton Long Dance

Source: Dave Turner; published in English Dance & Song, Summer 1972, Vol. XXXIV No. 2
Formation: Longways; Duple Minor; Proper

A1	Face Your Neighbours: Forward & Back OR Long Lines Go Forward & Back Circle Left
A2	Face Your Neighbours: Forward & Back OR Long Lines Go Forward & Back Circle Right
B1	#1s Lead Down, Turn as a Couple; Lead Up, Turn Alone
B2	Up & Down the Set: Ladies Chain x2
B3	Up & Down the Set: Right & Left Through Partner Swing

Music:
40 bar jigs or reels.

Notes:
The "Forward and back" could be in Long Lines or as Couples facing Up & Down. Since the rest of the dance is Up & Down that is what I have assumed.

Original page from English Dance & Song, Summer 1972

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