Dance Video The Acadian Jig (Video 2)
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- The Acadian Jig (J48, John Drewry: The Brodie Book)
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- Murrough Landon (Jan. 7, 2021, 8:33 p.m.) – Source: YouTube
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Done three times rather than the recommended twice.
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The Acadian Jig 4/4L · J48
Longways set in Glasgow Highlanders positions
- 1-8
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2L followed by 1M dance also 3L followed by 4M dance Figs of 8 on sides round 2M+4L/3M+1L (dancing in front of partners to start) ending with 2L+1M at top facing down & 3L+4M at bottom facing up
- 9-16
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All set twice (in sq formation), turn ‘corners’ (Men RH & Ladies LH) to end on sides (Men’s side 2L 1L 3M 4M & Ladies’ side 1M 2M 4L 3L)
- 17-24
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1L followed by 3M also 4L with 2M dance Figs of 8 across round 1M+2L/4M+3L & back to each other’s place (2L 3M 1L 4M & 1M 4L 2M 3L)
- 25-32
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Two middle couples set & dance RH across 1/2 way, all set & cross to original places
- 33-40
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All set & dance “La Baratte” with the opposite person:
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Men 1/2 turn Lady RH & retain hands but at arm’s length from each other
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Men retrace steps with Lady turning right under Man’s arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Ladies’ original place) & releasing Ladies’ RH, she turns under Man’s left arm until almost in original places & then they change places LH to opposite places
- 41-48
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All In prom hold with partner promenade 1/2 way round clockwise, 3s+4s (at top) also 1s+2s dance RH across