Autumn Leaves

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

AUTUMN LEAVES 1 (S8x32) 3C (4C set) A Hay Twenty SCDs 2

1- 8 1s dance reflection reels of 3 on own sides (1s in and down to start)
9-16 1s+2s dance ½ RandL, 1s+3s dance ½ RandL
17-24 1s cross RH, cast up to 2nd place and 2s+1s+3s turn RH. (2)(1)(3)
25-32 2s+1s+3s set, petronella turn, set and petronella turn to own sides

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

AUTUMN LEAVES 2 (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Dempsey

1- 8 1s set, 1L followed by partner cast 2 places, 1L crosses and dances up behind 3M to 2nd place while 1M dances up in front of 3L to 2nd place
9-16 2s+1s dance Ladies Chain
17-24 2s+1s+3s Set+Link for 3 once, 2s+3s chase cl'wise ½ way as 1s cross RH and join chase (1M end between 2M+3M, 1L between 2L+3L all on opp sides)
25-32 All set to partners and ¾ turn RH into centre, repeat to own sides. 213

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

AUTUMN LEAVES 3 (J8x32) 3C (4C set) J Lataille

1- 8 1s dance Figs of 8 on own sides (between 2s to start)
9-16 1s+2s+3s Adv+Ret and turn RH to end in prom hold facing up
17-24 1s+2s+3s Promenade (1s end facing out)
25-32 1s+2s turn with nearer hand 1½ times, 1s+3s turn (other hand) once round

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

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