Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Avignon

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

AVIGNON (R6x32) 2C (4C set) Chris Ronald Formation Foundations

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up), 2s+1s dance RH across. 2(1)
9-16 1s set and dance La Baratte:
 1s ½ turn RH and retain hand but at arm's length from each other
 1M retraces steps with 1L turning right under Man's arm briefly into Allemande hold (Man behind Lady facing Lady's original place) and releasing Lady's RH she turns under Man's left arm until almost in original places
 1s change places LH to own sides. 2 1
17-24 2s+1s dance LH across, set facing on sides, set to partner
25-32 2s+1s dance 4H round and back. 2 1

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


Dance Notes

Can be danced as a Jig.

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram


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