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Microsword: Probably the world’s smallest Longsword dance!

Music: Prowed C and Lass of Dallogill

Hmmmm Ready? Here we go

Lead on - 6 5 4 3 2 1 walk into clockwise circle

Low basket

High basket & CLASH!

Circle

Shoulder sword

Take sword in front

Over to outside shoulder

Down to waist

Open ring

Lock - right hand over left then take neighbours swords (to left) and lock into position (right under left)

No. 6 holds up and brings down - TAKE YOUR OWN COLOUR!!!! In right hand

Double speed circle - put hand on shoulder in front

Raise and draw

Circle - end in 2 lines of 3

Clash - hold swords high to make tunnel and clash. 1st couple go under arches and join at end, 2nd couple then 3rd couple

Pousette -!!!

Rolls - 1st & 2nd couples roll towards each other, 2nd & 3rd couples roll towards each other, all couples do 2 rolls up. Repeat

Circular hey - 1st couple face across 2nd and 3rd couples face each other. Pass right shoulder to start and go around back to place.

Open ring

Back Lock - place your sword behind neighbours back (right) and reach for sword on left. Left hand under and lock in position.

No. 6 raises lock and leads line off.