The Collier's Daughter

John Young (The Dancing Master) (1718) Interp. Graham Christian (2016)

duple minor longways

2/2 G minor BI p. 21

Choreography

A1

(1-4) 1s cross, go below while 2s lead up
(5-8) 1s two hand turn (1s now crossed over)

A2

(1-4) 1s cross, go below another couple, 2s stay there
(5-8) 1s two hand turn and open up facing up (all proper)

B1

(1-2) 1s lead up (face orig N 2s)
(3-6) Circle left
(7-8) Turn single

B2

(1-4) Circular hey (PR, NL, PR, NL)
(5-8) All two hand turn

Background

Also known as The Duke of Rutland’s Delight.

Teaching Notes

B1. There’s debate about which direction the turn single should go here. TS L feels more natural to most dancers coming out of the circle, but TS R leads better into the circular hey. Encourage TS R, but emphasize that dancers may choose their direction.