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Dance (Hay's) Australian Ladies 313

Also known as “Australian Ladies” (unofficial).

Reel · 32 bars · 4 couples · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 2341)

Devised by
Alec Hay (1966)
Intensity
8888 4444 8888 8888 = 87% (1 turn), 87% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change, Slip-Step
Published in
Recommended Music
Extra Info
Following publication of Bob Campbell's dance of the same name some ten years after this dance was written, Alec Hay …

Following publication of Bob Campbell's dance of the same name some ten years after this dance was written, Alec Hay referred to his dance as “Hay’s Australian Ladies”.

Preferred music: “Gay Gordons” recorded by Stan Hamilton and “The Flying Scotsman” (RCA Victor R.P.L. 3404). The tune “Australian Ladies” is also named in the description.

(Hay's) Australian Ladies 4/4L · R32
1–
1c+2c & 3c+4c S&Link ; 2c+1c & 4c+3c S&Link (1,2,3,4)
9–
1c & 3c ½ Fig8 round couple below ; 2c & 4c ½ Fig8 round couple above (1x,2x,3x,4x)
17–
All C set, facing ¼ L on second step | slip R to own side (2 slip steps) passing P BtoB, and pivot R to face P (PdB L foot) ; repeat back (1x,2x,3x,4x)
25–
1c cross RH and cast off to 4pl while{4} 2c+3c+4c Turn RH ½ and face up | dance up to next place own side ; all couples Turn LH (2,3,4,1)
(Hay's) Australian Ladies 4/4L · R32
1-8
1s+2s & 3s+4s Set+Link; 2s+1s & 4s+3s Set+Link 1 2 3 4
9-16
1s & 3s 1/2 Fig of 8 round couple below; 2s & 4s 1/2 Fig of 8 round couple above [all now on opp sides (1) (2) (3) (4)]
17-24
All set, turning left on second step (Men face down, Ladies up), dance 2 slip steps to right passing partner (BtoB) & turn right about (1PdB) (Men face up, Ladies down) & repeat back to places on opp sides
25-32
1s cross RH & cast to 4th place while 2s+3s+4s 1/2 turn RH, lead up & out to next place [4 bars]. All couples turn LH 2 3 4 1

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NameDateOwnerLast changed
November KKN 2019-11-20 Martin McWilliam Nov. 20, 2019, 6:54 p.m.
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