Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Allison's Jig

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ALLISON'S JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Ann Dix Reel Friends 2

1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance down and dance round 3s into 2nd place
9-16 1s+1st corners set twice, corners turn RH while 1s cast and chase clockwise (outside 2s) to 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 1s+2nd corners set twice, corners turn LH while 1s cast and chase anticlockwise to 2nd place own sides
25-32 1s dance ½ LSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) and ½ LSh reels of 3 across with other couple

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



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