Dance Video The Barmaids' Jig (Video 1)
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- The Barmaids' Jig (J32, Jill Burrows: Friday Fun Night at the Stagger Inn)
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The Barmaid’s Jig danced by dancers from the Ribble Valley. Though written as a 5 couple dance, this dance is best learnt in a 3 couple set.
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The Barmaids' Jig 5/5L · J32
- 1-8
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1s & 3s set & cast (2s & 4s step up 3-4); 2s+1M, 4s+1L+3M and 5s+3L dance LH across
- 9-16
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Double Figures of 8 Across:
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9-10 2L+1L cross RH between Men while 2M+1M dance across to opp side & face (4s+3s dance similar)
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11-12 2M+1M cross RH between Ladies while 1L+2L dance across to own side & face
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13-16 Repeat 9-12 but crossing LH. Finish 2L facing 1L, 4L facing 3L on Ladies’ side, 1M facing 4M, 3M facing 5M on Men’s side
- 17-24
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Diagonal R&L starting LH on sides (1s+2L+4M, 3s+4L+5M). 2M & 5L stand (or set to each other). 2 1 4 3 5
- 25-32
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All 5 couples set, 1s & 3s cast (4s+5s step up 27-28); all 5 couples turn partner RH. End 2 4 1 5 3