Shepherd's Hey

This is a classic beginner dance that we have adapted locally.

Tradition: Fieldtown

Set: any number of dancers, arranged in a circle

Props: Hankies or None

Stepping: Double

Singing Intro:

Once the dancers have learned the dance, it is customary to sing the following ditty:

I can dance, I can sing.

I can do most anything.

I can whistle, I can play.

I can dance the Shepherd’s Hey.

Figures:

• Foot Up & Up:

  • One double step forward, one double step in place, Retreat to Home.

  • REPEAT.

Chorus:

A series of claps and taps, as follows:

• Front, Front, [Variable Tap]

• Front, Front, [Variable Tap]

• Front, Back, Front,

• Under Right Leg, Front,

• Under Left Leg, Front

• REPEAT

The variable tap may be:

• Heels (Right, then Left)

• Hips (Right, then Left)

• Shoulders (Right, then Left)

• Hats (Right side, then Left side)

• At the end: Blow Kiss.

Notes:

• FINISH: Foot Up and Caper in place instead of backing up.