The Howgate Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HOWGATE REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) T Carpenter

1- 8 1s cross down RH and cast down behind 3s, lead up to top cross and cast to 2nd place own sides
9-12 1M+2L also 1L+3M turn LH 1½ times to change places while 2M and 3L chase anticlockwise to each others place
13-16 3L+3M also 2L+2M turn RH 1½ times to change places while 1M and 1L chase anticlockwise to each others place
17-24 1s set and cast to 2nd places, 1s dance ½ reels of 3 on sides giving LSh to 3rd corner (pstn)
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle left and back

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

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