The Dillsburg Jig

A 32 bar jig for three couples in a long-wise set.

by Shengzhang Tang

Tune: Stool of Repentance
 

Bars
1 - 4 First couple dance in slightly toward each other, then cast off one place to second place on own sides, second couple step up on bars 3-4.
5 - 8 First couple, joining nearer hands, dance down between the third couple and cast around the third couple to second place on own sides.
9 - 12 All three couples dance around their partners once, passing right shoulders and finishing on their own sides facing clockwise direction.
13 - 16 All three couples chase clockwise halfway, finishing in the order of 312 on the opposite sides.
17 - 24 All three couples dance six hands around to the left and back.
25 - 28 All three couples dance around their partners once, passing left shoulders and finishing again on the opposite sides facing counterclockwise direction.
29 - 32 All three couples chase counterclockwise halfway, finishing on their own sides in order of 213.
Repeat having passed a couple.

Suggested Recorded Music: Any lively jigs, “Fair Jenny’s Jig” in the Ghillies on the Golden Gate by Fiddlesticks & Ivory, for example.

This dance is for Ms. Susan Eisley who lives in beautiful Dillsburg, PA with wide open green lawns, running creeks, and lovely one lane bridges.