Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Belfast Almanac

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE BELFAST ALMANAC (J8x32) 2C (4C set) Hugh Foss Glendarroch SCD 24

1- 8 1s set advancing and turn RH, lead down crossing below 2s and cast up to 1st place opposite sides
9-12 1s set and cast to 2nd place as 2s set advancing and turn LH
13-16 1s set and dance up to 1st place opposite sides as 2s lead up crossing and cast to 2nd place opposite sides
17-20 1s cast and cross up to 1st place as 2s cross up and cast to 2nd place
21-24 1L+2L ½ turn RH as 1M+2M ½ turn LH and 1s dance up and turn inwards to face down as 2s cast to 2nd place and face up
25-32 1s dance down making an arch under which 2s dance up and Men cross partners in front of them, 2s and 1s turn twice to own sides

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


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