6-Bar Figures
Listed 6-bar figures
Cast down more than one Place:
this is a rare form which appears in bars 17-22 of the standard version of Cumberland Reel; like the 6-bar Lead up which follows it, this is strongly counter-intuitive and so makes this version of the dance unsuitable for teaching Beginners (alternatives with 4 bars allocated are eminently suitable).
Courage reels:
this basic Scottish Country Dancing Figure is usually performed twice or four times in succession.
Crown triangles:
this most common form normally follows a 2-bar Figure which is used to get the Dancing couple to their Starting Position.
Lead up more than one Place:
this is a rare form which appears in bars 23-28 of the standard version of Cumberland Reel; like the 6-bar Cast down which precedes it, this is strongly counter-intuitive and so makes this version of the dance unsuitable for teaching Beginners (alternatives with 4 bars allocated are eminently suitable).
Reel of three:
this is used when the initial or, more commonly, the final 2 bars of the 8-bar Phrase are needed for another Figure; for example, it is prescribed for bars 25-30 of Duke of Perth, so that the Dancing couple can Cross on bars 31-32 and so reach their Own sides ready for the next Repeat.
Links to Pages Related to 'Time Allocations'
- Timing
- Time Allocations
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