The Wishing Well

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE WISHING WELL (S8x32) 2C (4C Set) M Banninger RSCDS Bk 44

1- 4 1L+2M ¾ turn RH, turn partners LH once round, 1L+2M again join RH and nearer hand to partner who has turned left about turn to face clockwise
5- 8 1s+2s rotate clockwise 1 place, partners dance on 1 more place while 1L+2M continue turn to place opposite partner in order (2)(1)
9-16 2s+1s ½ turn partners RH and twirl to own sides, 2s+1s circle 4H round to left
17-24 1s set, turn 2H, dance up and cast to 2nd place
25-32 2s+1s dance Diamond Poussette

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

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Wishing Well - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video
Performance of The Wishing Well at the New Haven, Connecticut branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Highland Ball 2008.

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