English Square Dance

Cumberland Square Eight

Traditional

(Square, no break, AABBCC)

A1

(8) Head couples sashay (gallop) across, Larks passing back to back
(8) Head couples sashay back, Ravens passing back to back

A2

(8) Sides sashay across
(8) Sides sashay back

B1

(8) Heads star right
(8) Heads star left

B2

(8) Sides star right
(8) Sides star left

C1

(8) Circle left eight
(8) Circle right eight (or just keep circling left)

C2

(16) Partner swing (or promenade)

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Last modified by Jeff Kaufman: Sat Jul 9, 2011