The Haggis Tree

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HAGGIS TREE (S8x32) 2C (4C Set) J Drewry Autumn Coll 83

1- 8 1s set and cross RH, 1s+2s set and 1L+2L cross to other sides while 1M casts down as 2M casts up (to right of other Lady)
9-16 1s+2s set and dance La Baratte :-
' Men ½ turn Lady RH and retains hand but at arm's length from each other
' Men retrace steps with Lady turning right under Man's arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Ladies original place) and releasing Ladies RH she turns under Mans left arm until almost in original places
' Couples change places LH to opposite places
17-24 1s+2s set, dance RH across 1¼ times round (4 bars), 1s dance out thru orig place and cast to 2nd place while 2s ½ turn LH to end 1st pl own side
25-32 2s+1s set, circle 4H round to left ½ way, turn 2H (to left) opening into 4H round to left

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

Dance Information

Haggis is a dish containing sheep's 'pluck' (heart, liver and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally simmered in the animal's stomach for approximately three hours.

Haggis

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