Fiddler On The Capstan

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

FIDDLER ON THE CAPSTAN (R8x48) 3C (4C set) J Drewry SCDs Vol 4

1- 8 1s+3s ½ turn RH and dance RH across ½ way and turn partners RH (having changed places)
9-16 2s dance RSh reels of 3 on own sides with 3s+1s (1L up and 1M down)
17-20 2s petronella turn into middle and set as 3M+1M also 3L+1L ½ turn RH and dance ½ RH across to end in lines across
21-24 All turn opposite person RH once round and 2s end facing 3rd corner (pstns)
25-32 2s dance ½ diagonal reels of 4 with 3rd corner (pstns) then with 4th corner (pstns) and 2s end in 2nd place own side
33-40 1s+2s ½ turn RH, dance RH across ½ way and turn partners RH
41-48 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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

Dance Information

The term fiddler refers to the player of any bowed string musical instrument, usually the violin.

A capstan is a rotating machine used to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers, commonly, though not exclusively, in a maritime setting.

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