Dance Ballynaree 369
Strathspey · 32 bars · 5 couples · Longwise - 5 (Progression: 23451)
- Devised by
- John Drewry (1992)
- Formations
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- Petronella - tandem (PET;TANDEM;)
- Hands across - 3 (HX;3P;)
- Hands across - 4 (HX;4P;)
- Set and Link (SETLNK;2P;)
- Note: This list may be incomplete and/or incorrect.
- Steps
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- Strathspey setting, Strathspey travel
- Published in
- Recommended Music
- Extra Info
- Inscribed “for Alex Stewart of Kingston-on-Thames formerly of Perth”.
The notes also explain that “Ballynaree (Baile na righ) means the …
Inscribed “for Alex Stewart of Kingston-on-Thames formerly of Perth”.
The notes also explain that “Ballynaree (Baile na righ) means the town of the king and has a double connection with Alex in that early English Kings were crowned at Kinqston-on-Thames while Scottish Kings were crowned at Scone near Perth”.
Ballynaree 5/5L · S32
- 1-8
- All set, 1s+2s also 4s+5s Petronella-in-tandem to opp sides while 3s cast & chase clockwise between 1s+2s or 4s+5s to ptnrs pl. (2)(1)(3)(5)(4)
- 9-16
- 2s, 3s & 4s (top, middle & bottom couples) set & petronella turn into middle, turn 2H & petronella turn to own sides. 2(1)3(5)4
- 17-24
- 1s & 5s set & 3/4 turn LH, all dance RH across (2s+1L, 1M+3s+5L & 5M+4s) with 1s & 5s ending on own sides. 2 1 3 5 4
- 25-32
- 1s+3s also 5s+4s Set+Link, 1s dancing in cast to bottom while 4s & 5s turn 2H & lead up 1 place. 2 3 4 5 1
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