The Triumph

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE TRIUMPH (R4x24) 4C set Gow RSCDS Bk 1

1- 8 1s lead down the middle and back to top, 1M presenting 1L to 2M
9-16 1L+2M with nearer hands joined dance down the middle followed by 1M, 1L+2M turn inwards (holding hands) and with crossed arms gives LH to partner, 1M+2M join free hands in arch over Ladies head and all 3 dance up in "Triumph", 2M returns to place
17-24 1s dance special Poussette (¼ turn, travel, ¼ turn, ¼ turn, travel, ¼ turn, ½ turn) down the middle to 4th place as 2s+3s+4s step up

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

Dance Information

The Triumph may refer to HMS Triumph, several vessels (ten in total) of the Royal Navy.

Perhaps the most notable being HMS Triumph (R16), a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier launched in 1944. She was converted to a heavy repair ship in 1964 and was scrapped in 1981.

HMS Triumph

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