On The Spot

The term On the spot is not a Scottish Country Dance Figure in its own right but is an adaptation of a Figure to indicate that the normal movement expected in the Figure is not to take place; it is also used to emphasize the correct way of performing Pas-de-basque.

On the spot occurs in Poussette and Allemande, where the Couples rotate with one dancer stationary rather than both moving around each other as for a normal Turn.

Turn on the spot is a Figure for a single dancer.

For example, here are some Scottish Country Dances in which the term, On the spot, is used in either the Minicrib or the Maxicrib Dance instructions or both -
Gentleman.
Kinfauns Castle.
Minister On The Loch.
Mrs Stuart Linnell.
Sugar Candie.

Figures

Arches
Casting
Chains
Chasing
Cross And Cast
Crossing
Dance
Drop
Exchange Places
Exchange Positions
Figure Of Eight
Figures Of Eight
Hands Across
Hands Round
On The Spot
Petronella Movements
Polite Turn
Poussette Movements
Pull Left Shoulder Back
Pull Right Shoulder Back
Reel
Reel(s) Of Four
Reel(s) Of Three
Set And Cast
Setting
Standing
Step Down
Step Up
Tandem
Travelling
Turn And Cast
Turning
While

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