Playford, 1651, 1652, 1657, 1665
Longwayes for six
“Leade up all a D. forwards and back, set and turn. S . That againe :
The men take all hands, and the women hands meet all a D. back againe, the first one each side goe under the others armes on their owne side, and meet below .Hands againe, and the next Cu. as much : Hands againe, and the next Cu. as much .:
Sides all, set and turne single . That againe : As before :.Armes all, set and turne S. . That againe : As before :.
Music AABBB
Music: Country Capers(New York Renaissance Band); Altenglische Country Dances Aus Playford (Playford Consort); Viaggi (Musica Subterrean); Pride & Prejudice Collection (Pemberly Players); and Dances Populaires Francaises (Broadside Band)
AA Split doubles up and back
BBB*** (Chorus): Take hands with your neighbors & meet a double & back a double. The first couple goes down the inside of the set; out through the arch created by their neighbors (on their own side) and to the bottom of the set. Repeat with each other couple until all are returned to place.
AA Split siding
BBB Chorus
AA Split arming
BBB Chorus
*** It is customary for the other couples do two single steps toward the head of the hall after the couple has passed the arch so the set doesn’t keep moving down the hall.