The First Of September

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER 1 (R4x32) 4C set A Dix Reel friends 3

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s circle 4H round to left, 1s+2s also 3s+4s Set+Link. 2143
9-16 2s+1s also 4s+3s dance RH across, 1s+4s dance LH across
17-24 All dance RSh reels of 4 on sides but with 1s+4s ½ turning LH to end reel
25-32 1s+4s continue with another ½ turn LH and set to partner, all turn partners RH

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

FIRST OF SEPTEMBER 2 (R8x32) 3C (4C Set)

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast down 1 place into centre, pivot to right to dance RH across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) and end facing 1st corners
9-16 1s change places RH with 1st corners, corners turn LH while 1s loop round, corners change places RH with 1s who face 2nd corners
17-24 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, corners turn LH while 1s loop round, corners change places RH with 1s and 1s cross to 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance ½ reel of 3 across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) and 1s pass LSh to dance ½ reel of 3 with other couple

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

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