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Chris1Ronald

Chris1Ronald

Eccles' Rant

Jan. 31, 2006, 11:57 p.m. (Message 44009)

I've been reading the instructions for Eccles' Rant in the 18th Century  
Book, and am planning to teach it soon.  I wonder if there's anyone out  there who 
knows the dance and could answer a few questions.
 
1. Would you face out on bar 8 (ready to cast), or would  you complete the 
Petronella turn, and then begin to cast on bar 9? 
2. The instructions specify that second couple move up on bars 11 to  12.  
But, if the aim is to be helpful to first couple, they should rather  step up on 
bars 9 to 10 while first couple are casting to second place.   Any comments 
on that?
3. As first couple, would you retain nearer hands on bar 16, ready for  the 
circle with the second couple.  (It would seem a bit unnatural  to break hands 
only to rejoin a moment later.)
4. Can anyone comment on the origin of the name, which is also the name of  
the lead tune, besides the fact that Eccles is a town near Manchester, best  
known for its Eccles cakes.
 
Thanks,
 
Chris, New York.

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