Madam Sosilla Allemande (Lady Cecilia's Allemande)

 



There are a few different variations in wording of this dance in the Inns of Court manuscript, especially the latter section of Part B. This is the reconstruction that fits the music that I have, based on MS Harl 367.

 


Part A

1 - 5

SL SR DL SRb

Moving forwards.


6 - 10

SL SR DL SRb

Moving forwards again, end facing your partner.

 


Part B

1 - 2

SLs SRs

Two sideways singles left and right.


3 - 4

Reverance

Reverance on the left foot.


5 - 8

SL SR DL

Two singles and a double around into your partner's place, passing right shoulders.


9 - 10

Reverance

Reverance on the right foot.


11 - 12

Embrace

Step towards your partner and embrace.

 



Repeat part B, finishing back in your starting positions and facing forwards.