Young Collins a stick dance The flavor of this dance comes from the Distinctive Figure (chorus) where the first set of tip clashes is done as low as possible. They should be nearly horizontal during the low sticking. Sticks are held in right hand just below the middle. ------------------------ OY = ftj FU = | 4 4 HL sj | 4 4 HL sj | DF = | G G G - | T T T - | G G G - | T T T - | = sticks + HH = 4 4 HL sj & Repeat G=softly strike ground with tip T=forehand strike partner's tip: first set soft and low, second set hard and high HG = | 4 4 HL sj | 4 4 HL sj | DF WG = | 4 4 HL sj | 4 4 HL sj | DF HR = | 4 4 HL sj | 4 4 HL sj | raise sticks high and shout on jump halfway thru. DF end by capering facing up, clash ------------------------ Bacon describes several alternative forms of the sticking in the DF, including one form which is hand clapping (no sticks).