Alltshellach

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ALLTSHELLACH (S8x32) 2C (4C set) E Gilroy RSCDS Bk 23

1- 8 1s+2s set to partners, turn 2H and dance ½ Diamond Poussette
9-16 1s followed by 2s lead down and back to original places (2s dividing and turn in behind 1s)
17-24 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across (1L and 2M passing LSh to start)
25-32 1s+2s dance Tournee :-
' 1s+2s dance into prom hold (Men with prtnr on right, 1s face M's side and 2s L's side), couples ½ wheel anticl'wise and Men turn Ladies into middle, both couples turn 1½ times (2s RH, 1s LH) and dance out to places

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

Dance Information

Alltshellach is a magnificent traditional Scottish house on the shores of loch Leven near the Ballachulish bridge and was originally the country residence of the Bishop of Argyll.

Alltshellach Photograph
Looking North To Loch Leven From Ballachulish Nearby Alltshellach


Image Copyright Gwen And James Anderson under this Creative Commons Licence.

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