Rakes Of Broadstairs

A ceilidh dance by Alison Rowley, written in 2024 and first danced in a family ceilidh at Broadstairs Folk Week. It’s loosely inspired by the English country dance ‘Rakes Of Rochester’ (first published in 1748). This dance is a little simpler and more appropriate for a family ceilidh!

Music: 32 bar hornpipes

Formation: Longways set for 3 couples

A1. 1st corners right hand turn (8 step hops) and left hand turn (8)

A2. 2nd corners right hand turn (8 step hops) and left hand turn (8)

B1. All circle left (8) and right (8)

B2. 1st couple promenade down to the bottom of the set (4); 2nd couple promenade down to the bottom of the set (4); all swing (8)

(Original 3s now at the top, 1s in the middle, and 2s at the bottom.)

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