Across And Back

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s+2s ½ turn partner RH and dance ½ RH across. 213
5- 8 1s+3s ½ turn partner RH and dance ½ RH across. 231
9-12 1s cross RH and cast up 1 place (3s step down 11-12). 2(1)3
13-20 2s+1s+3s dance mirror (reflection) reels of 3 on sides (2L+1M pass RSh, 2M+1L pass LSh to begin)
21-24 1s cross RH and cast up 1 place (2s step down 23-24). 123
25-26 1L+2L change places LH while 1M+2M change places RH. 213
27-28 All join hands on sides and set
29-32 All turn partner RH. 213

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

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