Nottingham Swing (England)
Formation
Longways set, men on the right , ladies on the left. Number each couple 1 or 2 alternately.
Instructions
- First man links right arms with 2nd lady further down the set. They step hop round once and go back to place.
- First lady links right arms with 2nd man further down the set. They step hop round once and go back to place.
- Number 1 couple join hands with each other(right hand with left) and take 2 side steps down the set, and 2 side steps back.
- Number 1 couple cast off down the set behind the Number 2 couple they have just danced with, and go into the Number 2 couples place. The Number 2 couple move up a place.
- Everybody swing.
- Start the dance again.
Note:
At the top of the set a Number 2 couple will have no one to dance with. They must wait a round before coming in as a number 1 couple. Similarly, at the bottom of the set a Number 1 couple will have no one to dance with. They must wait a round before coming in as a number 2 couple. This anomally occurs every other round. In recommend teaching the 2nd part of the dance first, so that they get really familiar with the progression.
Calling
1st man 2nd lady.(8)
2nd man 1st lady(8)
1st couple down and back,cast off behind the number 2s.(8)
Everybody swing.(8) (End couples have a rest )( couples come back in as
opposits.)
