The Shepherd's Crook

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SHEPHERD'S CROOK 1 (S8x32) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 10

1- 8 1s lead down 1 place and turn LH as 2s make an arch and dance up, 1s lead down to 3rd place and turn LH as 3s make an arch and dance up
9-16 1s lead up 1 place and turn LH as 3s make an arch and dance down, 1s lead up to top and turn LH as 2s make an arch and dance down
17-24 1s cast below 3s and lead up to top
25-32 1s+2s dance Allemande

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

THE SHEPHERD'S CROOK 2 (S72) Line of three Man between 2 Ladies MacNab I
1- 8 All turn right about to face the opp direction, dance away for 4 steps, turn right about to face the other way and dance forward for 4 steps
9-16 All dance rocking step for 8 bars
17-24 Dance the "Shepherd's Crook" Lady on the Man's right dances round under the arch made by Man and the other Lady, Man follows under the arch while the other Lady turns under her own right arm. Repeat with Lady on the Man's left leading
25-40 Man sets HS (starting left foot) with Lady on right (ballroom hold) and turns her RH. Man repeats with Lady on left
41-48 All dance a reel of 3 Man starts by passing LSh with Lady on right
49-56 All dance crossover (Huntly) step for 8 bars
57-64 All circle round left for 4 bars and back to right ending in line
65-72 All dance the final step of the 'Highland Fling'

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

Dance Instruction Videos

The Shepherd's Crook 2 - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of The Shepherd's Crook 2 by Danze Scozzesi 2005.

The Shepherd's Crook 2 - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of The Shepherd's Crook 2 by Birmingham RSCDS at the White Rose Festival in Leeds 2011.

Dance Information

A Shepherd's Crook is a hooked staff used to control sheep.

Shepherd's Crook Photograph
A Shepherd With His Crook

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