The Lovely Nymph
3 Couple Longways
Music: ‘The Lovely Nymph’ By Boldwood
A1:
(1-8) 1s cross and cast down to the bottom of the set then lead up through the middle of the set [man passing lady across to her own side] ending wide in middle place facing up.
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A2:
(1-4) 1⁄2 Grimstock hey
(5-8) Set & turn single, with 1s in middle going wide to open into.
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B1:
(1-4) All 6 circle L 1⁄2
(5-8) Give RH to ptnr, balance & box the gnat.
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B2:
​(1-2) Top 2 cpls square thru 2 [3s should face up ready to join in with...]
(3-4) Everybody grand chain 2 hands
(5-8) All 2HT ptnr.
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Progression: 3,1,2
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The A1 is where dancers will have to resist the urge to rush the most, so please make them aware of this so they anticipate it. My hope is that this is a graceful and elegant dance.
In the set & turn single of A2 it is really important that the middle couple go wide to help form a nice wide circle. In my opinion it’s little details like this which can elevate how a dance feels.
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