En Rond

The Figure En Rond is a rare Figure used in Quick tempo Scottish Country Dances as a Progression to interchange 1st and 2nd Couples in a Longwise set; it consists of three basic Figures, using the appropriate steps (Skip change for bars 1-2, Pas-de-basque for bars 3-4 and Slip step for bars 5-8).

Bars 1-2
1st Man and 2nd Man Cross By the left On the sides While 1st Lady and 2nd Lady Cross By the left On the sides, 2nd Man and 1st Lady Finishing with a Polite turn, 2nd Couple now in 1st Place on their Own sides;

Bars 3-4
2nd Man with 1st Man and 2nd Lady with 1st Lady Take Nearer hands On the sides and Set and Facing Partners;

Bars 5-8
2nd and 1st Couples Dance 4 Hands round to the left, Finishing with 2nd Couple in 1st Place and 1st Couple in 2nd Place.

Complex Figures

Allemande
The Bourrel
Courage Reels
En Rond
Espagnole
Inveran Reels
Kilt Pin Reel
The Knot
La Baratte
Pass And Turn
Poussette Movements
Promenade
Rondel
Sash Pin Reel
Schiehallion Reels
Set And Link
Set And Rotate
The Spoke
The Spurtle
The Swirl
The Targe
The Tourbillon
The Tournee

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