Kilham Capers

Source: Kathleen Mitchell; published in English Dance & Song, Spring 1973, Vol. XXXV No. 1
Formation: Four Couples; Longways; Proper

A1	Circle Left to Place (stepping)
A2	Double Cast to the Left back to Place (stepping)
B1	In Fours: Star Right; Star Left
B2	Long Lines Go Forward & Back #1s Gallop to the Bottom

Music:
32 bars.

Notes:
This dance appeared under the heading "Two Easy Ceilidh Dances from Yorkshire" together with Alan's Choice.

Strangely, the dance appeared again five years later in the Summer 1978 edition; the only significant difference is that Kilham is now a tiny village!

Original page from English Dance & Song, Spring 1973

Original page from English Dance & Song, Summer 1978

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