Cumberland Square Eight

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

CUMBERLAND SQUARE EIGHT (R2x64) 4C Sq.Set D Keppie

1- 8 1s+3s slip step across (Men BtoB) and slip step back (Ladies BtoB)
9-16 2s+4s repeat
17-24 1s+3s dance RH across and LH back to places
25-32 2s+4s repeat
33-40 1s+3s basket swing (Alt. All dance Grand Chain ½ way)
41-48 2s+4s repeat (Alt. All dance Grand Chain back to places)
49-56 All circle left (Alt. All circle 8H round and back)
57-64 All promenade back to places (Alt. All swing)

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

Dance Notes

1- 8 Either hold both hands with partners or in waltz hold.


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