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In memory of my dear and excellent friend and teacher, Stuart Marsden

The Fairy Prince (Button & Whitaker)

 
Longways Country Dance, triple minor
Button & Whitaker's Selection of Dances Reels and Waltzes No 11, c.1809
 
 
 
8 barsThe first couple cross into second place (second couple move up), and lead the opposite two dancers out at the sides, then turn in lines of three and return back to original places (second couple move down)
4 barsThe first couple join hands and slip down the middle and return to second place, seconds moving up
4 barsSwap diagonals at the top passing near shoulder each time; begin with the first man and second lady, the couples passing back-to-back
8 barsThe first couple swing partner, then first corner, then partner and then second corner
Repeat whole dance from progressed position
 

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