An' Thou Wert My Only Dear
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
AN' THOU WERT MY ONLY DEAR (J8x48) 2C (4C set) RSCDS Book 211- 8 1s+2L dance diagonal reel of 3 across, 1s passing RSh and 2L dances up to start
9-16 1s+2M dance diagonal reel of 3 across, 1s passing LSh and 2M dances up to start
17-24 1s dance down nearer hands joined below 2s, cast back up to place and turn 2H
25-32 2s dance up to top nearer hands joined, cast back to place and turn 2H
33-36 1L+2M and 1M+2L set (1s advancing, 1L in front of partner passing RSh) 1L+2M and 1M+2L turn RH and take short way back to place
37-40 1s turn LH and cast to 2nd place (2s step up)
41-48 2s+1s dance R&L
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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