The Trysting Place

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE TRYSTING PLACE (S8x32) 2C (4C set) I Boyd RSCDS Bk 35

1- 8 1s+2s Set+Link, Set+Link again back to original places
9-16 1M and 2L cross RH and set while 1L and 2M set and cross RH, repeat back to places
17-24 1s+2s dance RH across and LH back to end in line of 4 in middle facing partners (Ladies facing down and Men up)
25-32 1s+2s dance HS Poussette :-
' 1s set HS step with both hands joined dancing out to Men's side while 2s set and dance out to Ladies side ending with a ¼ turn to right
' 1s dance HS down Men's side and 2s up Ladies side ending with a ¼ turn to right
' 1s+2s dance HS into centre to reform line of 4 in middle with couples having changed places
' 2s+1s ¾ turn partners 2H to own sides, 1s ending in 2nd place own side

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

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A Trysting Place is a prearranged place for a meeting or assignation, especially between lovers to meet at a specific time.

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