Haymaker's Jig

Name: Haymaker's Jig / Baint an Fheir
Time: Double Jig
Form: Line of Gents facing Line of Ladies, partner across from you
Dance is ideally done with 5 couples, although it can be done with any number

1. Advance & Retire
Dance 2 Threes Forward, 2 Threes Back
Dance 2 Threes Forward, 2 Threes Back again
Dance 2 Jig Steps
Dance 2 Threes Forward, 2 Threes Back one more time

2. Turn in the Center
Top Gent and Bottom Lady turn by Right Hand
Top Lady and Bottom Gent turn by Right Hand
Top Gent and Bottom Lady turn by Left Hand
Top Lady and Bottom Gent turn by Left Hand
Top Gent and Bottom Lady turn with a Long Swing
Top Lady and Bottom Gent turn with a Long Swing

3. Link Arms
Top Couple turn with Right Hand
Top Lady turns next Gent in Line with Left Hand, Top Gent does same with Lady Line
Top Couple continues Right Hand to each other, Left to the next in Line until
they reach the bottom
Top Couple swing each other back to the top of the set

4. Cast Off
Gents dance Threes to the Left, Ladies dance Threes to the Right
Top Couple meet at the bottom and make a bridge
Everyone goes through the bridge

5. Repeat
Everyone is lined back up, the Top Couple is now the Bottom Couple
Entire dance is repeated