Nottingham Swing

Nottingham Swing is an English Country Dance
Publish in EFDSS Community Manual Book 6 Edition 1 in 1969
Melbourne Colonial Dancers held their “Golden Jubilee Ball” on 29th June 2024 to celebrate 50 years.
Nottingham Swing was a popular dance during the club’s early days.
The musicians for the evening were:
Melbourne Colonial Dancers Band
The Venue: Preston Town Hall, Melbourne. Australia.
For further information on the Dance
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The Dance Instructions are:
Nottingham Swing
Formation: Longways, duple proper
Style: English
A: Bars 1-4: 1st man and 2nd woman right forearm swing.
A: Bars 5-8: 2nd man and 1st woman ditto.
B: Bars 1-4: 1s chassé or lead down set 2 steps and back; cast down round 2s.
B: Bars 5-8: All swing (cross-hand hold).
Suitable Music:
Music: 16-bar schottische or hornpipes (e.g. a 32-bar hornpipe played without the usual repeats). Here is a link to the standard tune and some others.
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