ALL 8 slide steps to the left. Make 1 full turn to the right.
ALL 8 slide steps to the right. Make 1 full turn to the right.
MEN in and slide step to the right, back into circle. 8 counts.
WOMEN in and slide step to the right, back on partner's right. 8 counts.
MEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4.
MEN walk out 4 steps to the circle. WOMEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4.
MEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4. WOMEN walk out 4 steps to the circle.
MEN turn out over their right shoulder and return to the circle.
WOMEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4.
MEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4. WOMEN walk out 4 steps to the circle.
MEN walk out 4 steps to the circle. WOMEN walk in 4 steps, clap on step 4.
WOMEN turn out over their right shoulder and return to circle.
Tur 2
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All turn to their partner, walk forward 4 steps until your right shoulder is even with your partner's.
Walk back 4 steps to your original spot.
Walk forward 4 steps until your left shoulder is even with your partner's.
Walk back 4 steps to your original spot.
Repeat Chorus
Tur 3
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All turn to their partner, take their right forearm in yours. Make 1 full turn to the right.
Turn your partner by the left forearm. Make 1 full turn to the right.
Repeat Chorus
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Källa: Playford's English Dancing Master (1651)
Omständigheter:Gathering Peascods is round country dance in the first edition of Playford's English Dancing Master (1651). It's a good example of the diversity of shapes that were used at the time (far more than just longways sets).