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Dance Rainbows over Bethlehem 20129

Reel · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 213)

Devised by
Alasdair Brown
Formations
Steps
  • Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change
Published in
Recommended Music
Rainbows over Bethlehem 3/4L · R32
1-4

1s set, 1/2 RH turn moving down to finish in middle of set in 2nd place facing each other. (2s step up bars 3-4)

5-6

2s+1s+3s set

7-8

1s (using Pas de Basque) pull back RSh to finish in 2nd place on opposite sides (1M facing down, 1L facing up) while 2s+3s Petronella turn to form a line of 4 up/down centre.

9-16

2s+1s+3s dance Weasel reel of 4:

2s+3s dance part reel of 4 up/down middle but when reaching either end they dance clockwise to top/bottom to re-enter reel while 1s dance clockwise to replace dancer leaving the reel. All end where they started

Note - Weasel Reel - Dancers facing down, reel down middle & dance up Men’s side while those facing up reel up middle & dance down Ladies’ side

17-18

All set

19-24

1s dance La Baratte:

1s 1/2 turn RH & retain hand but at arm’s length from each other, 1M retraces steps with 1L turning right under Man’s arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Lady’s original place) & releasing Lady’s RH she turns under Man’s left arm until almost in original places. 1s turn LH to face 1st corners

While

2s+3s Petronella turn, set on the sides & 1/2 LH turn to own side

25-28

1s & 1st corners dance Corners Pass+Turn with 1s passing LSh & corners turning LH. To finish, 1s turn RH to face 2nd corners

29-32

1s & 2nd corners dance normal Corners Pass+Turn, 1s pass RSh to 2nd place own side.

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