Autumn Leaves (Keppie)
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
Autumn Leaves (Keppie)Maggie and Duncan Keppie Haliburton School Of Arts SCD Book 7:
6/8x32 bar Strathspey
3-couple dance in 3- or 4-couple longways set
1-8 SET AND TURN: 1st woman and 2nd man set advancing and turn both hands, then 1st man and 2nd woman set advancing and turn both hands;
9-16 SET AND TURN: 1st couple set advancing, turn both hands, and long cast;
17-24 PROMENADE REEL OF 3: 1st couple dance a promenade reel of 3 with 2nd couple, ending with 1st couple at the top and 2nd couple below them;
25-32 ALLEMANDE: 1st and 2nd couples dance an allemande.
Repeat.
(Dance crib compiled by the devisers, Maggie and Duncan Keppie)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
Dance Information
Also see the dance Autumn Leaves (Dempsey) by Shelagh Dempsey.Also see the dance Autumn Leaves (Lataille) by Jane Lataille.
Also see the dance Autumn Leaves (Hay) by Alec Hay.
Also see the dance Autumn Leaves (Selkirk) by Selkirk Senior Girls.
Leaves in autumn turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow as trees prepare for winter.
The shift occurs when chlorophyll, the green pigment used for photosynthesis, breaks down due to decreasing daylight and cooler temperatures. With less chlorophyll, other pigments become visible, giving autumn leaves their vibrant colours. Eventually, trees shed their leaves, helping them conserve moisture and energy.
The fallen leaves decay over time, enriching the soil with essential nutrients and playing a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem by providing food and shelter for various organisms.
Autumn Leaves, Ogata
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