Trip to Truro is a dance that originates from the dancing masters, in this case “24 Country Dances for 1765” by Johnson, page 67. Its early provenance in Cornwall as a dance is not known but a connection or tribute is assumed.

It does have a second existence in Cornwall, however, as it was adapted for modern folk dance by John Mosedale of Dawnswyr Coety (Coety Folk Dancers) who was inspired by visits to Truro whilst dancing at Lowender Peran and consequently dedicated “to our Cornish Celtic cousins, whose hospitality is always worth travelling for.”

Formation: 3 couple Longways Set

Bars
A1	All right hand turn partners then Couple 1 cast down to bottom of set followed by Couple 2 (who lead up and cast down below Couple 1).
1-4
B1	Couples 1 and 2 lead up to places, all set right and left then Couple 1 cast to second place (cu 2 moving up).
1-4
A2	Couples 1 and 2 square hey giving hands.
1-4
B2	Couples 1 and 3 square hey for 3 changes (so that couples 1 and 3 change places then 2 hand turn partners). Longways duple minor set.
1-4
A1	All right hand turn partners then Couple 1 cast down the outside of the set followed by Couple 2 (who lead up and cast down below Couple 1).
1-4
B1	Couples 1 and 2 lead up to places, all set right and left and then Couple 1 cast to second place (couple 2 moving up).
1-4
A2	Couple 1 with the Couple 2 above them square hey right round (starting facing partners and passing right shoulders).
1-4
B2	Couple 1 with the Couple 2 below them square hey right round.
1-4

 

 

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