Moonrakers

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

MOONRAKERS (R8x32) 3C (4C set) E Nelson Imperial 3

1- 8 1M followed by partner cast 1 pl, 1s dance up followed by 3s, 1M followed by partner cast to 3rd pl and cast to own side as 3s end at top. (3)(2)(1)
9-16 1s set to 2s set on sides and change places RH, 1s set and cross LH. 3(1)2
17-24 3s+1s+2s dance 3 Couple Men's Chain :-
' All 3 Men dance RH across ½ way while partners cast left to meet approaching Man, all turn LH (1M+1L, 2M+3L and 3M+2L), Men dance RH across ½ way while partners cast to meet approaching Man and all turn LH (1M+2L, 2M+1L and 3M+3L) to end as bar 16
25-32 3s+1s+2s dance ½ reels of 3 on sides (1M RSh to 3L and 1L RSh to 2M), 1s turn RH 1½ times

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

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