The (Re)Introduction [Solo/Duo Adaptations by Sharon Green, 6/22/20]
Adapted from The Introduction by Fried de Metz Herman (1996)
Tune: Carolan’s Cottage
Recorded Source: Bare Necessities, Favorites of the Boston Centre
For Solo Version, start in the Left file of a long set
A1 Cast down almost to the bottom of the set
With the invisible neighbors below, R-hand Star ½ way, L-hand
Star ½ way back
A2 Cast up to the top of the set
With the invisible neighbors immediately below, R-hand Star ½
way, L-hand Star ½ way back
B1 ½ Choice Morsels Hey as follows:
1-2 R-diagonals, change by the R-shoulder
3-4 L-diagonals, change by the L-shoulder
5-6 R-diagonals, change by the R-shoulder
7-8 L-diagonals, change by the L-shoulder
B2 Lead to the top and turn away;
Pivot swing [crossed-hands hold] to end on original side
For Duo Version, start in the Ones’ position. Note the changes in B1.
B1 ½ Choice Morsels Hey as follows:
1-2 R-diagonals, change by the R-shoulder
[Lady 1 turns single R in place instead]
3-4 L-diagonals, change by the L-shoulder
5-6 R-diagonals, change by the R-shoulder
7-8 L-diagonals, change by the L-shoulder
[Gent 1 does not change but turns single R in place]
The Ones are now improper in bottom place. The pivot swing at the end of B2 will bring them back to their original sides.