Noah's Ark

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

NOAH'S ARK 1 (J8x32) 2C (4C set) F Ligtmans Two By Two

1- 8 1s lead down the middle and back to top
9-16 1s set while 2s cross RH, 1s+2s (facing up/down) set and dance RH across
17-24 1s+2s dance reel of 4 across (Men pass LSh to start and Ladies end dancing straight across)
25-32 1s+2s set, dance ½ RandL and 1s cross RH

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

NOAH'S ARK 2 (J8x32) 2C (4C set) I van Maarseveen RSCDS Bk 43

1- 8 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s (1s cross down to start), 1s+2s turn other partner on sides (1s dancing between 2s)
9-16 2s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 1s (2s dance up behind 1s to start), 1s+2s turn on sides (1s dancing between 2s)
17-24 1s+2s set facing diagonally in, dance RH across ½ way (to 2 1 on own sides), 2M+1L set and ¾ turn LH into diag line facing partners
25-32, 2s+1s dance diagonal reel of 4 and on last 2 bars 2M and 1L dance onto own side facing partner (1s in 2nd place) while partners loop round

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

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