Lake Geneva

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

LAKE GENEVA (S8x32) 3C (4C set) K Smith Chicago 10th Anniv

1- 8 All set and cross RH, 1s and 3s petronella into middle and set
9-16 1s+3s dance ½ reel of 4 in middle, 1L and 3M dance round each other LSh to dance ½ reel of 4 across with 2s
17-24 1L and 3M dance round each other LSh to dance ½ reel of 4 with partner in middle and turn partners RH to places. 123
25-32 1s+2s dance the Bourrel :-
' 1M+2L set advancing, ¾ turn 2H and twirl to end BtoB (Lady facing up and Man down) while partners chase anticlockwise ½ way
' Set to partners and turn 2H to own sides having changed places

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

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Lake Geneva or Lake Léman is the largest natural freshwater lake in western Europe (582 km²).

In addition it is the largest body of freshwater in continental Europe in term of volume (89 km³). Sixty percent of it comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland, and 40% under France. The average level of water of 372 m is controlled by the Seujet Dam near Geneva.

Lake Geneva

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