The Silver Sands Of Islay

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SILVER SANDS OF ISLAY (J8x40) 3C (4C set) E Finley

1- 8 1s lead down and turn 1½ times RH to end 2nd place (in middle facing opp sides), 1s dance LH across (1L with 2M+3M, 1M with 2L+3L)
9-16 1s dance RH across with other side, 1s turn LH and cast left on own side to face 1st corners
17-24 1s dance reels of 3 across (1L with 2s, 1M with 3s) and end in diagonal line with 1st corners
25-32 1s dance the Spoke ¾ way and turn LH into 2nd place own side
33-40 All circle 6H round to left for 4 steps and Ladies continue to circle left as Men circle to right (outside Ladies), all circle 6H round to right

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

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