The Gravy Train

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE GRAVY TRAIN (J8x40) 3C (4C set) D Dean Rodney Rooms Bk 1

1- 8 1s+2s dance double Fig of 8 (1s cross down)
9-16 1s+2s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides (1s down between 2s to start)
17-24 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 1s+3s turn RH on sides, 1s+2s turn LH on sides
25-32 1s+3s dance RH across ½ way, 2s+3s dance LH across ½ way, 2s+1s dance RH across ½ way and all set. 3(1)2
33-40 3s+1s+2s dance Snowball Grand Chain for 3 couples to end 213 :-
' 3s cross RH and change places LH on side with 1s
' 3s change places RH with 2s while 1s cross RH
' 3s cross LH while 1s and 2s change places LH. 213

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

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