Gathering Peascods.
Source: The English Dancing Master, written by John Playford and published in 1651.
Steps.
- VERSE I
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. - CHORUS
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. - VERSE II
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 THE CHORUS
- VERSE III
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 THE CHORUS
- Should your musicians desire to continue playing, repeat this 1st VERSE and CHORUS.
Resources.
- SCA Step Guide in PDF format
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/del/handouts/gathering_peascods.pdf - For the sake of being comprehensive, the description from an online copy of Playford's.
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/playford_1651/103small.html