The Heathfield Rag
Author: Colin Hume, in 'Dances with a Difference' Volume 2 (includes the music). Thanks to Colin for permission to use it.Formation: Set dance, 3 couples, longways proper
Difficulty: 3
Style: English
| A1: | Top man and bottom woman right-forearm turn 1½ times, finish in each other's places (8 steps); top woman bottom man ditto with left forearm. (Order now 3-2-1). |
| B1: | In lines do 4 chassés right, then 4 chassés left; do-si-do partner. |
| A2: | All the men circle L once round middle woman; then the women circle L once round middle man. |
| B2: | Top 2 men cross, top 2 women cross (order now 2-3-1); all cross-hand swing partner, finishing with everyone back on their original side. |
Progression is 2-3-1.
Music: The Entertainer
in a version trimmed for dancing by Colin Hume. Probably works with other raggy tunes though.Thumbnail: Turns, chassés, circles, cross.