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Dance Derek's Dilemma 8927

Jig · 32 bars · 4 couples (2x,3x) · Longwise - 4   (Progression: 2413)

Devised by
Helen Bonar (2017)
Intensity
8008/8888/8448/8668 = 78% (whole dance)
Formations
Steps
  • Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change
Online Sources
Extra Info
This dance was revised and republished on 19 feb. 2017. This revised version replaces all earlier versions.

This dance was revised and republished on 19 feb. 2017. This revised version replaces all earlier versions.

Derek's Dilemma 4/4L · J32

Start (1,2x,3x,4)

1–
1c+4c cross RH | cast inwards (2c+3c step to end) ; ½ Fig8 round end cpl (2x,1,4,3x)
9–
Reels4 on the sides, on [16] 4c+1c curve into the middle to finish close to P and BtoB, 4c facing 2c and 1c facing 3c
17–
4c+1c Set double H&G, at end 1M+4W set as 1W & 4M petronella (2x,1x,4x,3x)
25–
Middles (start inwards) turn ends (start outwards) EH ; 2c+3c cross RH and wait while{4} 1c+4c ½ RHA (retain RH) | cross RH (2,4x,1x,3)
Derek's Dilemma 4/4L · J32

2 chords - on 2nd chord 2s & 3s cross to opposite sides

1-8
1s & 4s cross RH, cast in 1 place & dance 1/2 Figs of 8 round 2s/3s (2s & 3s step up/down bars 3-4) (2) 1 4 (3)
9-16
All dance reels of 4 on sides, Bar 16: 1s & 4s curve in to finish BtoB in centre facing corner persons (4s facing 2s & 1s facing 3s)
17-24
1s+4s dance ‘Hello-Goodbye’ setting (6 bars) Bars 23-24: 1L+4M petronella turn to opp sides while 1M+4L set. All now on opp sides (2)(1)(4)(3)
25-28
2L+1L & 4M+3M turn LH once round whilst 2M+1M & 4L+3L turn RH once round (so that centre couples dance out the middle of the ends).
29-32
1s+4s dance RH across 1/2 way, retain partner’s hand while 2s+3s cross RH, 1s+4s cross RH. End 2 (4) (1) 3

Note: Dance instruction revised by deviser February 2017

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NameDateOwnerLast changed
Bathampton 20th Jan George Hobson Jan. 14, 2022, 12:18 p.m.
temp-1 James Wilson Feb. 20, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

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