Alice Mann's Strathspey
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
Alice Mann's Strathspey (S8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by John Drewry (1982), Published in Diamond Jubilee 1925-1985.1- 8 1st and 2nd couples set
1st couple turn partner right hand halfway, moving down to second place centre and facing up, nearer hands joined
Meanwhile, 2nd couple cast up and dance in to face down, nearer hands joined
2nd and 1st couples set, finishing with 1st couple back to back in second place centre
1st couple dance out through second place and up to first place opposite side while 2nd couple dance down to second place. (1)23
9-16 1st and 3rd couples dance a Ladies' Chain up and down
17-24 Reels of three on the sides for six bars, joining nearer hands where possible
1st couple out and down, 2nd couple in and up
1st and 2nd couples continue the reel to finish in exchanged places, with 2nd couple facing out. 2(1)3
25-32 2nd and 1st couples turn easy hand on the sides
On bars 28, 1st couple pass partner left shoulder to second place
1st and 3rd couples turn easy hand on the sides. 213
(WEECRIB)
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Dance Notes
After completing the second turn, the first and fourth couples each turn one and a half times. This movement positions the first couple at the bottom of the set.Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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