Gypsy Dreams

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

GYPSY DREAMS (S8x32) 2C (4C set) T Glasspool

1- 8 1s cross RH and ½ turn 2s LH on sides, 2s+1s chase anticl'wise 1 pl and ¾ turn ptnrs LH into centre to a line of 4 across (Ladies BtoB facing ptnrs)
9-16 All dance Gypsy Poussette :-
Box setting:
' 9 All set to the right turning ¼ turn to right
' 10 All set to the left (facing away from partner) and ¼ turn to right
' 11 All set to the right (facing partner, Men pass BtoB) and ¼ turn to right
' 12 All set to the left (facing away from partner and passing BtoB) and no turn, partners now facing away from each other (but not lined up back to back)
Gypsy turn:
' 13-14 All cast to right and dance back ½ way to the opposite place
' 15-16 All ¾ turn partners 2H into a line across (as start of Gypsy Poussette but having changed places with partner).
17-24 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across ending in prom hold, 2s facing down and 1s facing up (Men with partner on their right)
25-32 1s+2s wheel round anticlockwise ¼ way to dance the Tournee :-
' 1s+2s dance into prom hold (Men with prtnr on right, 1s face M's side and 2s L's side), couples ½ wheel anticl'wise and Men turn Ladies into middle, both couples turn 1½ times (2s RH, 1s LH) and dance out to places

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

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Gypsy Dreams - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of Gypsy Dreams by The RSCDS Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team 2009.

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