Beaumaris Bay Bae Biwmares
Beaumaris Bay (Bae Biwmares) was danced at a Christmas Dance in 2023 run by Melbourne Colonial Dancers.
The venue was in Deepdene, Melbourne, Australia.
The musicians for the evening were members of the” Melbourne Colonial Dancers Band”.
The Dance Instructions are :
Beaumaris Bay / Bae Biwmares Ian Kendall Aust/ Welsh
Dance Instructions 32 Bar Jig duple minor
Jig for 3 couples in a longwise set for as many as will
4 Bars: Joining hands with Neighbour, set advancing, retire with 4 walking steps
4 Bars: 1s cross giving right hand, cast around 2s and end between 2 s in 2nd place.
4 Bars: In lines of 4 all lead up 4 steps and Back
4 Bars: All lead up again 4 steps and gate into progressed places
4 Bars: 1s ½ figure of eight thru 2’s
4 Bars: 2s and 1’s mirror image di-si-do
8 Bars: Matchbox slipping, twice (1s slipping up between 2s, who slip down behind 1s to begin