Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

A Babbling Brooke

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

A BABBLING BROOKE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Gaye Collin The Musicians' Wedding

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 2 places (2s+3s step up on bars 3-4); 1s cross LH and set
9-16 2s repeat bars 1-8. 312
17-24 1s turn 1st corners RH, pass partner RSh to turn 2nd corners RH and cross passing partner RSh to 2nd place own sides (corners dance 4 bars)
25-32 3s+1s+2s chase clockwise ½ way round to opposite sides, set and cross RH

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Instruction Videos

A Babbling Brooke - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video

Dance Information

Also see the dance The Babbling Brook by Jonathan Murrels.

The music for this dance is on the CD, The Musicians' Wedding, by Marian Anderson and her Band.



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