Redwing

Traditional

Square

Introduction:

B1

B2

Figure:

A1

A2

A3

A4

B1

B2


Repeat the figure 3 times led by 2nd, 3rd and 4th couples.

Note that the tune actually has 16 bar As and Bs, rather than the repeated 8 bar phrases I imply above
The band need to play 16 bars of B, followed by four times (32 bars of A plus 16 of B)
(unless the caller decides he wants a different introduction, or to add a chorus figure to the end!)


This is usually danced to a singng call. There are many variations; here is one from Jan Larsen
A1  The first couple out to the right and circle half way round
    Now dip and dive, across you go, the inside high and the outside low
A2  Now hurry, hurry don't be slow, across the set you go
    Now dip and dive and on to the next and circle half around
A3  Now dive to the last and circle half way round
    Now dip and dive, across you go, the inside high and the outside low
A4  Now hurry, hurry don't be slow, across the set you go
    Now dip and dive and home you go and everybody swing
B1  Now you swing, you swing your little Redwing
    Now you serenade her and you promenade her
B2  Now you promenade your little Redwing
    Promenade her, till you get home---Second couple--[etc]

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