Margaret s Waltz

Margaret’s Waltz is a dance composed by Pat Shuldham - Shaw in 1959 for Margaret Grant on her retirement from EFDSS in Devon. He also composed the tunes “Margaret’s Waltz” and “Farewell to Devon” often used as a medley for the dance.
For Information on the tunes see:
The session Farewell to Devon and Margaret’s Waltz
thesession.org...
Here it is danced at the “ Golden Jubilee Ball” held by Melbourne Colonial Dancers on 29th June 2024.
The Musicians for the evening were: The Melbourne Colonial Dancers Band.
The Venue: Preston Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia.
Dance Instructions are :
MARGARET'S WALTZ 32 bar Waltz
Sicilian Circle
4 Bars Advance and retire
4 Bars Right hand turn opposite
4 Bars Left hand turn partner
4 Bars Half Ladies chain
4 Bars 2 Chasse to right 2 chasse to left
(end back to back with other couple)
4 bars Right hand star
4 bars Right Do si do opposite
4 bar Waltz on past opposite couple

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For Information on the tunes see:
The session Farewell to Devon and Margaret’s Waltz
thesession.org/tunes/composers/235

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Ian Powrie recorded this tune.