Dalkeith's Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

DALKEITH'S STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 9

1- 8 1s (with nearer hands joined) set to 2L and circle 3H round to the left, set to 2M and circle 3H round to the left
9-16 1s lead down the middle (2s step up) and back to end between 2s (BtoB) facing opposite partners
17-24 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across, 1s end in middle facing 1st corner
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH and cross LH to own sides

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

Dalkeith's Strathspey
Anon   RSCDS Book 9
Strathspey   8 x 32 bars   3 Couple Repeat   4 Couple Set   Lengthwise Set

1-2      1s take nearer hands and set to 2L;
3-4      1s2L 3 hands round to the left;
5-6      1s retain nearer hands and set to 2M;
7-8      1s2M 3 hands round to the left;
9-12    1s lead down;
13-16  taking left hands, 1s lead up, crossing to finish back to back between 2s;
17-24  2M1L1M2L reel of 4 across, 1s finishing facing first corners;
25-32  1s turn corner, partner, corner, partner, finishing in 2nd place on own sides.

(MAXICRIB, Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle.)

Dance Instruction Videos

Dalkeith's Strathspey - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of Dalkeith's Strathspey by The RSCDS Edinburgh Branch - Forth Team at Newcastle Competition Festival 2011.

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