Bydand

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

BYDAND (S8x32) 3C (4C set) J Drewry Canadian Bk

1- 8 1s+2s+3s set, cross RH, set and cross back RH
9-16 1s ½ turn RH moving down, turn in face up nearer hands joined while 2s cast up and turn to face 1s, 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across, 1s cast down to 2nd place while 2s lead up and cross over
17-20 1s cross RH, 1M casts down round 3L to face up and 1L casts up round 2M to face down while 2s+3s set facing (diagonally) and advance 1 step to form a circle with 1s (1L at top, 1M at bottom), retire to sides (2M+3M and 2L+3L on sides retain hands)
21-24 1s change places LH and 1M casts down round 2M as 1L casts up round 3L to 2nd place own sides while 2s+3s set on sides and advance 1 step, retire with partner (up and down). 213
25-32 2s+1s+3s set and circle 6H round to left, dance in and spiral out clockwise to places

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

Bydand Cap Badge Of The Gordon Highlanders

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