Glayva

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

GLAYVA (J8x32) 2C (4C set) J Drewry Canadian Bk

1- 8 1s+2s dance ½ double Fig of 8, 1L+2L and 1M+2M turn on sides (Men LH Ladies RH)
9-16 1s+2s dance ½ double Fig of 8, 1L+2L and 1M+2M turn on sides (Men RH Ladies LH)
17-24 1s+2s dance RH across ending with dancers turning (individually) by the right to places and setting
25-32 1s+2s cross (Ladies dancing between Men) Ladies change places RH, 1s+2s cross back (Men dancing between Ladies) Men change places RH (1s+2s have now changed pstns), 2s turn RH and 1s turn LH

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

Glayva
John Drewry   Canadian Book
Jig   8 x 32 bars   2 Couple Repeat   4  Couple  Set   Lengthwise Set

1-4      1s2s half double figures of 8, 1s crossing down to start;
5-8      1M2M turn by the left WHILE 1L2L turn by the right;
9-16    repeat bars 1-8 from new places;
17-20  1s2s right hands across;
21-22  all turn by the right on the spot, finishing in original places;
23-24  1s2s set on the sides;
25-32  espagnole:
25-26  1M 2M cross WHILE 1L2L take right hands and cross to finish 2L1L on Mn's side;
27-28  2L 1L cross WHILE 1M2M take right hands and cross, finishing 2s1s on own sides;
29-32  2s turn by the right WHILE 1s turn by the left.

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

Dance Information

Glayva is a liqueur from Leith, Scotland. It is made from a blend of aged Scotch whiskies, anise, clove, herbs, heather honey, tangerine, other citrus fruits, and almonds. It has a deep gold color and is produced by Whyte and Mackay Ltd of Glasgow, Scotland.

The name is an anglified spelling of Glè Mhath, which means "very good" in Scottish Gaelic.

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