The Hoolet

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HOOLET (R4x32) 4C Set 3s and 4s on opp sides J Dickson Dunedin 5

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s set facing on sides, petronella turn into lines of 4 across and dance ½ reels of 4
9-16 1s+2s set facing across, petronella turn to other sides and dance ½ reels of 4 on sides. 43(2)(1)
17-24 4s+1s (end couples) chase clockwise ½ way, 1s and 4s turn partners RH. 13(2)(4)
25-32 All set, 1s+3s also 2s+4s dance RH across ½ way, all set and cross RH. 31(4)(2)

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

Dance Information

A houlet (hoolet) is a bird that maistly hunts in the nicht. It haes shairp claws an a heukit nib.

The Hoolet Photograph
Northern Spotted Owl

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