The Saltire Society Reel
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE SALTIRE SOCIETY REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) R Goldring RSCDS Leaflet 9
1- 8 1s cross down and dance out between 2s+3s turning 3s by near hand to meet ptnr, dance up and turn 2s by nearest hand to 2nd place opp sides
9-16 1s cross down to 3rd pl and dance reel of 3 own side (2s dance out and down as 3s dance in and up between 2s), 1s end (hold LH) facing 1st crnrs
17-24 1s set to 1st crnrs, turn inwards and set to 3rd corner as 3rd crnrs set adv to dance RH across with 1s, 1s end turning to face 2nd crnrs
25-32 1s repeat bars 17-24 with 2nd/4th corners but dancing LH across
(MINICRIB, Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton. Deeside Caledonian Society.)
The Saltire Society Reel
Roy Goldring RSCDS Leaflet 9
Reel 8 x 32 bars 3 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Lengthwise Set
1-2 1s cross down to second place (no hands);
3-4 1L3M turn by the left WHILE 1M3L turn by the right;
5-8 1s lead up, 1L2M turn by the left WHILE 1M2L turn by the right, 1s finishing on opposite sides facing down;
9-16 1s cross down between 3s to start reels of 3 on own sides, 1s finishing by taking left hands to face first corners;
17-18 1s set to first corners and change hands;
19-20 1s set to partners' first corners;
21-24 1s with first corners right hands across, 1s finishing facing second corners;
25-26 1s set to second corners and change hands;
27-28 1s set to partners' second corners;
29-32 1s with second corners left hands across, 1s finishing in 2nd place.
(MAXICRIB, Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle.)
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The Saltire Society Reel - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of The Saltire Society Reel, Performed by the RSCDS Edinburgh Branch Mens Team at the Newcastle Festival 2011.
The Saltire Society Reel - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of The Saltire Society Reel, Performed at the RSCDS at their Annual Ball on 31st January 2009.
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A saltire, Saint Andrew's Cross is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross or letter ex (X). Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on just such a cross.
The Flag of Scotland, also known as the Saint Andrew's Cross or more commonly The Saltire (because it has the form of a saltire), is the national flag of Scotland. As the national flag, the Saltire differs from the Royal Standard of Scotland in that it is the Saltire which is the correct flag for all individuals and corporate bodies to fly in order to demonstrate both their loyalty and Scottish nationality. It is also, where possible, flown from Scottish Government buildings every day from 8am until sunset, with certain exceptions.
The Saltire Society was established in 1936 to encourage everything that might improve the quality of life in Scotland and restore the country to its proper place as a creative force in European civilisation.
The Society also seeks to revive the memory of famous Scots and to make the nation conscious of its heritage and it seeks to preserve all that is best in Scottish tradition and to encourage new developments which can strengthen and enrich the country's cultural life. It has wide ranging interests including history, literature, music, drama, architecture and planning - and promotes excellence in many fields through a series of national awards.
The Saltire - National flag of Scotland
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