Birl

The Birl is an informal, two-handed Turn, using the Birl hold, to make a Quick turn in Quick tempo dances using Slip step.

See the section, Hand positions Birl hold for details of this informal, two-handed Scottish Country Dance Turn.

Figures

Turning

Birl
Open Turn
Pump Handle Turn
Quick Turn
Slow Turn
Tulloch Turn
Turn
Turn Both Hands
Turn By The Left
Turn By The Left Halfway
Turn By The Right
Turn By The Right Halfway
Turn Corner, Partner, Corner, Partner
Turn Halfway
Turn On The Spot Halfway