Dance V and J's Maggot 6858

Jig · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 3 (Progression: 231)

Devised by

John Wood (1988)

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MAGGOT: A favourite tune or dance that “gnaws” at your mind!

For Jim and Vaurneen Powell, as a farewell …

MAGGOT: A favourite tune or dance that “gnaws” at your mind!

For Jim and Vaurneen Powell, as a farewell dance from the RSCDS Nova Scotia Branch July, 1988.

	Name	Artist	Album	Media	Trk	Type	Time	Pace	Clip
	V and J's Maggot	Muriel Johnstone & Keith Smith	Spark O' Water	CD	10	J32 6	3:48	38.0

1–: 1c Fig8 on opp sides, 1c cross down to start (2c up on [1–2]), ending between 2c facing down
9–: 1c Fig8 on own sides, ending NHJ in 2pl centre facing down
17–: 1c turn 3c EH, ending NHJ in 2pl centre facing up ; 1c turn 2c EH (2,1,3)
25–: 1c+3c S&Rotate (2,3,1)

Deviser’s note: this dance is a 6x32 jig. On second time through

E-cribs (Roland Telle)

1-8: 1s dance Fig 8 on opp sides (1s cross down to start, 2s step up 1-2). 1s end between 2s facing down (1M with 1L on his right)
9-16: 1s dance Fig 8 on own sides (1s cross down to start). 1s end between 2s facing down NHJ (1M with 1L on his left)
17-24: 1s 3/4 turn 3s (Ladies LH, Men RH). 1s end between 2s facing up NHJ; 1s 3/4 turn 2s (Ladies RH, Men LH). 1s end in 2nd place own side
25-32: 1s+3s Set & Rotate

Note: For each couple, second time through 1-8: Reels of 3 on opp sides; 9-16: reels of 3 on own side; 17-32: as above

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