First Snowdrops

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

FIRST SNOWDROPS (J8x32) 2C (4C set) Hans Prade Snow Collection Strasbourg

1- 4 1M and 2L turn RH once round, back to their places
5- 8 1L and 2M turn LH, to finish back to back in the middle, facing their partners
9-16 Diagonal Reel of 4
17-20 1s and 2s change places with their partners giving RH, then 1M and 2L (now in the middle) turn LH ¾, to finish on the sidelines in partner's place
21-24 1s and 2s set and cross over RH, stay together joining both hands, ready for
25-32 Poussette

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

First Snowdrops (J8x32) 2C (4C set)

1 - 4 1M and 2L turn RH once round, back to their places.
5 - 8 1L and 2M turn LH, to finish back to back in the middle, facing their partners.
9 - 16 Diagonal Reel of 4.
17 - 20 1s and 2s change places with their partners giving RH, then 1M and 2L (now in the middle) turn LH ¾, to finish on the side lines in partner's place.
21 - 24 1s and 2s set and cross over RH, stay together joining both hands, ready for
25 - 32 Poussette.

(Dance crib compiled by the deviser, Hans Prade)

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Dance Information

Snowdrops, belonging to the genus Galanthus, are among the earliest flowering bulbs, often emerging through snow-covered ground to signal the approaching end of winter. These perennial plants are native to regions spanning Europe and southwestern Asia.

The common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) typically blooms between January and April in temperate zones, with flowers appearing from January to May in their natural habitats.

Some species and cultivars flower even earlier. For instance, Galanthus reginae-olgae, native to Greece and Sicily, blooms in autumn before its leaves develop. Additionally, Galanthus elwesii 'Potter's Prelude' is known to begin flowering in mid-November, with blooms often lasting into January.

In the United Kingdom, the earliest snowdrop varieties can bloom as early as October, with the majority flowering in February as winter recedes.

These early-flowering snowdrops are cherished for their resilience and ability to bring beauty to gardens during the colder months, often blooming when few other plants dare to emerge.

Snowdrops

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