Jaunty Jeanne

32-bar reel for four couples

Bars Description

1-8

All couples advance and retire twice.

9-16

Couples 1 and 2, couples 3 and 4 dance right hands across, left hands back.

17-20

All couples dance back-to-back with their partners.

21-24

Man 1 with man 2 and man 3 with man 4 dance back-to-back, while woman 1 with woman 2 and woman 3 with woman 4 dance back-to-back.

25-26

Man 1 and man 2 turn by the right hand half-way to change places, while woman 1 and woman 2 turn by the left hand half-way to change places.

27-28

Man 1 and man 3 repeat bars 25-26 with left hands while woman 1 and woman 3 repeat bars 25 – 26 with right hands.

29-30

Man 1 and man 4 turn by the right hand one and a half to change places, while woman 1 and woman 4 turn by the left hand one and a half to change places.

Deviser

Ward Fleri

Dedication

This dance is dedicated to Jeanne Moody, a talented San Diego teacher who has shared her love of dance with many beginner classes.

Suggested Music

"Shetland Reels" available on Steppin' Out by John Taylor and Andy Imbrie.

Dance Brief