Dance Star Petronella 14648
Also known as “Double Diamond Petronella” (unofficial), “New version Petronella” (unofficial).
Reel · 32 bars · 2 couples · Longwise - 4
- Devised by
- Hugh Foss
- Intensity
- 88 88 88 88 = 96% (1 turn), 69% (whole dance)
- Formations
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- Petronella (16 bars) (PET)
- Dance down and up (DWNUP)
- Poussette - standard (POUSS;PV;)
- Steps
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- Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change
- Recommended Music
- Extra Info
- True source unknown. Described by Hugh Foss in “Notes on Evolution in Scottish Country Dancing” (1973), page 31–32, as “New …
True source unknown. Described by Hugh Foss in “Notes on Evolution in Scottish Country Dancing” (1973), page 31–32, as “New Version” of “Petronella”. In a common variant 2c steps up on [1–2] instead of casting up using PdB.
The name “Star Petronella” came from hearsay, i.e. the origin is unknown.
“Name” column: normal = designated recording, greyed-out = designated but not official lead tune, italic = possible match found in DB (watch number of repeats!)
Star Petronella 2/4L · R32
- 1–4
- 1c Petronella Turn while{2} 2c cast up with PdB to 1pl to make diamond shape | all set ;
- 5–16
- 1c+2c continue full petronella together, 1c ends in 1pl, and 2M (above) facing 2W on midline
- 17–20
- 1c dance down the middle while{2} 2W casts up (Lsh to 1W) and joins 2M to dance down the middle behind 1c
- 21–24
- 2c makes an arch, 1c dances up under it and to the top, 2c following
- 25–
- 1c+2c Poussette
Common variant: 2c step up on [1–2]
| Name | Type | Date | Owner | Last changed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desertcreat Tea Dance 2019 | Unknown | Ruth Clarke | Jan. 24, 2019, 1:18 p.m. | |
| Dance Class 2023-01-09 Double Dance Versions night | Unknown | 2023-01-09 | James Gray | Jan. 23, 2023, 2:43 p.m. |
| >1 Common figure - easy corners | Unknown | Ruth Clarke | Oct. 1, 2015, 12:06 p.m. |
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