'SPIRIT OF THE DANCE [1]. English, Jig (6/8 time). England, Dorset. G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. "Spirit of the Dance [1]" is from the Hardy family music manuscripts, Dorset, mid-19th century, whose most famous member was novelist wikipedia:Thomas_Hardy (1849-1928).
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Printed sources : - Barber (Nick Barber's Irish Choice), 2002; No. 79, p. 36. Callaghan (Hardcore English), 2007; p. 65.
Recorded sources : - DMPCD 0204, Nick & Mary Barber with Huw Jones - "Lovely Nancy" (2002). Old Hat Music OH!02, "The Old Hat Dance Band" (1992).