Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

April In The Algarve

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

APRIL IN THE ALGARVE (J4x32) 4C set Marjorie MacRae Algarve
3s and 4s start on opposite sides

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH and cast in 1 place, 1s and 4s turn LH to end with Ladies facing 2M/3M with partners behind them
9-12 1s+4s dance an alternating tandem pass and turn with corners pass RSh to Men with partners behind them facing 3L/2L
13-16 Repeat with corners and end 1s on Men's side and 4s on Ladies' side
17-24 1s and 4s dance tandem LSh reels of 3 on sides (Ladies leading)
25-32 1s+4s set and 1L+4L change places LH, 4s+1s set and cross RH. 24(1)(3)

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


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