From: Linda Lewis Lieberman <LindaSuzan:aol.COM>
Subject: The Haymakers Jig "Sir Roger de Coverley"

The SCD version of Sir Roger de Coverley is called "The Haymakers Jig" (RSCDS
Book 2, #11).   This very old and fun dance is also a basis for part of the
Virginia Reel.

Instructions:

1-4    1W and 4M advance and turn by RH and return to place,
5-8    1M and 4W repeat.
9-12   1W and 4M advance and turn by LH, and return to place,
13-16  1M and 4W repeat.
17-20  1W and 4M advance and turn with both hands,
21-24  1M and 4W repeat.
25-28  1W and 4M dance back-to-back,
29-32  1M and 4W repeat.
33-36  1W and 4M advance and bow/curtsey to each other, and return to place,
37-40  1M and 4W repeat.
41-44  1W cast off to 4th place, followed by 2W, 3W, 4W, while 1M cast off
       to 4th place, followed by 2M, 3M, 4M.  1C meet in the middle (at 4th
       place) and join hands to form an arch.
45-48  2C, 3C, and 4C meet (below 4th place) and dance up under the arch to
       progressed places.

Note:  Running step is used throughout.

Happy Dancing!

Linda Lewis Lieberman
Ames, Iowa