Indian Queen (Easy Variation)

Playford (1701) Interp. Cecil Sharp (1922)

duple minor longways

2/2 D major BI p. 57

Choreography

A1

(1-4) 1^st corners set, turn single (8)
(5-8) 1^st corners two hand turn (8)

A2

(1-8) 2^nd corners, the same (16)

B1

(1-8) Star R, star L back (16)

B2

(1-4) Partners back to back (8)
(5-6) 1s cross and go below while 2s lead up (4)
(7-8) 1s two hand turn ½ (4)

Background

Heather Webster:

For Indian Queen I have used [this] B2 modification if it’s early in the dance or for a group of beginners. This also gives an opportunity to introduce the cross and cast figure - which is weirdly difficult for many. The original quick circular hey as the progression is tricky for a first dance if there are new folk.