Autumn Leaves (Dempsey)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set, 1L followed by partner cast 2 places, 1L crosses and dances up behind 3M to 2nd place while 1M dances up in front of 3L to 2nd place
9-16 2s+1s dance Ladies' Chain
17-24 2s+1s+3s set and link for 3 once, 2s+3s chase clockwise ½ way as 1s cross RH and join chase (1M end between 2M+3M, 1L between 2L+3L all on opposite sides)
25-32 All set to partners and ¾ turn RH into centre, repeat to own sides. 213

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

Dance Information

Autumn brings a transformation in the leaves of deciduous trees as they shift from green to vibrant hues of red, yellow, and orange.

This colour change happens when the trees stop producing chlorophyll, allowing other pigments to emerge. The timing and intensity of these colours depend on weather conditions such as temperature and sunlight. As the season progresses, a separation layer forms at the base of each leaf stem, eventually causing the leaves to fall.

Once on the ground, they contribute to the natural cycle by decomposing and replenishing the soil with nutrients, benefiting the surrounding plant and animal life.

Autumn Leaves, Ogata

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