Jenny Pluck Pears

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Name: Jenny Pluck Pears
Country: English
Time Period: 17th Century
Source: Playford
Dance for: Couples in a circle, at least 3
The Steps
Verse 1: 8 sliding steps left, set and turn, 8 sliding steps right, set and turn
Chorus: Lord 1 places Lady 1 into the circle, Lord 2 places Lady 2 into the circle, Lord 3 places Lady 3 into the circle, all reverance.

The men skip around the circle for 8 beats, turn and then go back to place.

When they reach their partners Lord 1 takes Lady 1 out of the circle, Lord 2 takes Lady 2 out of the circle and Lord 3 takes Lady 3 out of the circle, all reverance.

Verse 2: Side right, set and turn, side left, set and turn
Chorus 2: Same as first chorus, only roles reversed, ladies place lords into the circle
Verse 3: Arm right, set and turn, arm left, set and turn
Chorus 3: Same as first chorus
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