The Acadian Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE ACADIAN JIG (J2x48) 4C set in Glasgow Highlanders positions J Drewry Brodie Bk

1- 8 2L followed by 1M dance also 3L followed by 4M dance Figs of 8 on sides round 2M+4L/3M+1L (dancing in front of partners to start) ending with 2L+1M at top facing down and 3L+4M at bottom facing up
9-16 All set twice (in sq formation), turn 'corners' (Men RH and Ladies LH) to end on sides (Mens side 2L 1L 3M 4M and Ladies side 1M 2M 4L 3L)
17-24 1L followed by 3M also 4L with 2M dance Figs of 8 across round 1M+2L/4M+3L and back to each others place (2L 3M 1L 4M and 1M 4L 2M 3L)
25-32 Two middle couples set and dance RH across ½ way, all set and cross to original places
33-40 All set and dance "La Baratte" :-
' Men ½ turn Lady RH and retains hand but at arm's length from each other
' Men retrace steps with Lady turning right under Man's arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Ladies original place) and releasing Ladies RH she turns under Mans left arm until almost in original places
' Couples change places LH to opposite places
41-48 All In prom hold with partner promenade ½ way round clockwise, 3s+4s (at top) also 1s+2s dance RH across

(MINICRIB, Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton. Deeside Caledonian Society.)

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