Monica Lipscombe (file size 2.9 MB)This dance was originally written by Jane Dryden.
I have modified it slightly to reduce the number of two-hand turns with the (same) partner. I replaced a 'two-hand turn' in A3 bars 9-12 by 'set & turn single'. This change also avoids the possibility of couples trying to "get on the right side" by doing only half a two-hand turn at either end of the set.
3 couple longways set with 1st & 3rd couples improper
"Gossip Joan" played 3xAAA, where A music is 12 bars
Monica Lipscombe (file size 2.9 MB)A score is available online.
| bars | |
| A1 1‑4 | Lines forward & back; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the left half way. |
| A2 1‑4 | Lines forward & back; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner†; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the right half way. |
| A3 1‑4 | Top two couples half a draw pousette (men pulling); |
| 5‑8 | Bottom two couples half a draw pousette (men pulling); |
| Couples have progressed 2-3-1 | |
| 9‑12 | All set right & left, turn single. |
| 2A1 1‑4 | Into-line siding right-shoulder to right-shoulder with partner; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the left half way. |
| A2 1‑4 | Into-line siding left-shoulder to left-shoulder; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner†; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the right half way. |
| A3 | As A3 above |
| 3A1 1‑4 | Do-si-do partner; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the left half way. |
| A2 1‑4 | Do-si-do partner‡; |
| 5‑8 | Two-hand turn partner†; |
| 9‑12 | Circle of six to the right half way. |
| A3 | As A3 above |
| † | As A2 5-8 is always followed by a circle to the right, the movement flows better when this two-hand turn is performed anti-clockwise. However, assuming the caller does not choose to insist, then each couple can decide which way they want to go without affecting others. |
| ‡ | If the following A2 5-8 is going to be performed anti-clockwise, then the movement flows better if this is a left-shoulder do-si-do (that is a 'see-saw'). |
