The Open Road

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE OPEN ROAD (J4x32) 4C set 3s and 4s on opposite sides J Brenchley Kangaroo Paw

1- 8 1s and 4s set then 1M and 4M cast in 1 place, 1M+1L+2L dance RH across while 4M+3L+4L dance RH across
9-16 1M+4M turn LH and cast (1M round 2L, 4M round 3L) into prom hold with partners, 1s and 4s dance ½ reels across with 2s/3s
17-24 1s dance ½ reel of 3 on Ladies side as 4s dance ½ reel on Mens side, 1s+4s dance LH across and end facing corners
35-32 2s and 3s dance ½ double diag reels of 4 giving LH in middle as 1s and 4s dance ½ double diag reels but end circling 4H round to left to end 2(4)1(3)

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

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