Elsie Marley
Ithaca-on-Hemp Tradition (Heartwood Morris)
A dance in the (modern) tradition of Ithaca-on-Hemp for a multiple of 3 dancers with a multiple of 6 long sticks. The music is the folk tune "Elsie Marley", arranged for Morris dancing by Peter Hoover. This dance features a pattern of sticking in the chorus where clashes are alternated with striking the ground.
Dance Notes
Danced with two long sticks held at the base. Standard 3-person Ithaca-on-Hemp stick dance figures. Ends on rounds (bonfire).
TODO: Describe the chorus
Sheet Music
Download: elsie-marlie.abc
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