The Fairy Ring
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE FAIRY RING (J32) All form circle around the room with partner on Mans right I Boyd Happy to Meet
1- 8 All circle round to left and back
9-16 Ladies dance Figs of 8 (in front and round partner, in front of next Man and round back to place)
17-24 Men dance Figs of 8 (in front and round partner to start)
25-32 All dance Grand Chain
Repeat with new partner
(MINICRIB, Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton. Deeside Caledonian Society.)
Dance Information
A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms.
The rings may grow over ten meters in diameter and become stable over time as the fungus grows and seeks food underground. Found mainly in forested areas, but also appearing in grasslands fairy rings also occupy a prominent place in European folklore as the location of gateways into elfin kingdoms, or places where elves gather to dance.
A Fairy Ring
Additional search terms; Ceilidh Dance.
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