Y Ddafad Gorniog (Wales)

Formation :

Circle round the room. Join hands. Gentleman's partner is on his right. Any extra gentlemen should stand in the centre of the circle.

  1. Everybody except the extra gentlemen walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle and 4 steps backwards back to place. (8)
  2. Repeat part 1 (8)
  3. Ladies walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle, clap and take 4 steps backwards back to place. (8)
  4. Men (not the extras) walk 4 steps forward into the middle of the circle and clap and then join hands with all the other men including the extras. (8)
  5. Men walk in an anticlockwise direction, ladies walk in a clockwise direction (28)
  6. On the word NOW rush to find a new partner. Failure to do so dooms you to a round in the centre. (4)
  7. Promenade Partner round the circle in an anticlockwise direction. (32)
  8. Gentlemen, place your partner on your right. Join hands in a circle ready to start the dance again.

Calling :

  • In 2 3 4, (4)
  • Out 2 3 4, (4)
  • In 2 3 4, (4)
  • In 2 3 4, (4)
  • Ladies in 2 3 Clap, (4)
  • Men in 2 3 clap, Men join hands
  • Circle............ Now, (32)
  • Promenade, (32)
  • Start the dance again.
 
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