For as many couples as will, in a line or moving freely about the floor
To "Royal Country Faire" from "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", repeated thrice
Each instruction takes one measure to complete; pavane set is single, single, double - first set
beginning on the left foot;
dance is choreographed to imitate wolves at play
| Verse one Reverence Pavane set forward, on last beat face partner Men only: pavane set backing away from partner Women only: pavane set forward to partner, on last beat both turn to face down Moving out at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward Moving in at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward; on last beat turn to face partner Pavane set backing away from partner Pavane set forward to partner, on last beat turn to face forward Women only: pavane set forward Men only: pavane set forward |
| Verse Two Pavane set forward Pavane set forward, on last beat face partner Women only: pavane set backing away from partner Men only: pavane set forward to partner, on last beat both turn to face down Moving out at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward Moving in at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward; on last beat turn to face partner Pavane set backing away from partner Pavane set forward to partner, on last beat turn to face forward Men only: pavane set forward Women only: pavane set forward |
| Verse Three Pavane set forward Pavane set forward, on last beat face partner Men only: pavane set backing away from partner Women only: pavane set forward to partner, on last beat both turn to face down Moving out at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward Moving in at a forty-five degree angle, pavane set forward; on last beat turn to face partner Pavane set backing away from partner Pavane set forward to partner, on last beat turn to face forward Women only: pavane set forward, taking small steps Men only: pavane set forward, on double move around in front of woman, taking her hand Reverence |
Choreography by the Honourable Lady Michaela de La Chesnaye des Bois
in honor of the Barony of Northwoods
