Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

13th Of September

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

13TH OF SEPTEMBER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Martin Sheffield 140 SCDs

1- 8 1s set, petronella turn into middle and take 2H, 1s set moving down (Man backwards) and 1s turn ¾ RH to face opposite sides as in Double Triangles
9-16 All set, then dance ½ reel of 3 on opposite sides (pass 1st corners RSh) and 1s turn 2nd corners LH while 1st corners cross RH diagonally
17-24 1s dance ½ reels of 3 across (RSh to 3rd corner position), 1s pass LSh to dance ½ diagonal RSh reel with 1st corners (position). End joining LH with partner, RH with 3rd corner (position)
25-32 1s Balance-in-Line with 3rd corners, 1s Balance-in-Line with 4th corners and turn LH to 2nd place own sides

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


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This dance was devised by Martin Sheffield for his daughter's birthday.

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