Ceilidh Dance: Bridge of Athlone
- Set type:
- Longways 5 couples
- Tune type:
- 48-bar jig
- Difficulty:
- ★★
Instructions
| Section | Duration | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 8 | Lines forward and back, then cross (men arching) |
| A2 | 8 | Lines forward and back, then cross (women arching) |
| B1 | 8 | Top couple gallop down and back |
| B2 | 8 | Top couple lead a cast out, then they arch at the bottom and all pass under |
| C1 | 8 | All other couples make a two-handed arch. Lead woman goes up under the arches while the man goes outside, then he goes down under the arches and the woman goes outside |
| C2 | 8 | Swing your partner |
Suggested Tunes
- (5× 48-bar jig)
- Muineira sul sacrato della chiesa (5× 48-bar jig)
- Tarantella (6× 48-bar jig)
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