Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Arnold House Medley

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ARNOLD HOUSE MEDLEY (M-8x(S16+R16)) 3C (4C set) John W Mitchell SCD Archives

Strathspey
1- 8 1s+2s set, cross RH; 1s+2s set and turn partners LH and retain hands
9-16 1s+2s dance the Tournee:
 1s+2s continue turning into prom hold (Men with partner on right, 1s face Men's side and 2s Ladies' side), couples ½ wheel anticlockwise and Men turn Ladies into middle, both couples turn 1½ times (2s RH, 1s LH) and 1s end facing 1st corners, 2s on sides

Reel
17-24 1s set to 1st corners and turn 2H, 1s set to 2nd corners and turn 2H
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides and cross to 2nd place own sides

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


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