Triangular Set

There are a few examples of the 3-couple Triangular set format (see Diagram 21); all three Couples are involved throughout and there is usually Progression round the triangle.

Some Scottish Country Dancers have difficulty in positioning themselves correctly in this Set; if so, before starting the dance, all should Take hands in a neat circle and they should move round as necessary so that the Top couple have their backs to The music, as in a 4-Couple Square set.

For example, here are some Scottish Country Dances in which the term, Triangular set, is used in either the Minicrib or the Maxicrib Dance instructions or both -
Eilean Donan Castle
MacPherson's Jig
The Swelkie
The Wind on Loch Fyne


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Types Of Sets
Circular Set

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