The Bird Man

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE BIRD MAN (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s set, cross RH, cast 2 places and dance up to BtoB in centre, 2nd place facing opposite sides (2s step up 5-6)
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance Inverted Double Triangles: All set, 1s set advancing and turn R about to face in while 2s and 3s dance in and turn R about to face out; repeat ending with 1s in centre facing 1st corners
17-24 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh, 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners and end in 2nd place opposite side
25-32 1s cross RH and cast right while 2s+3s set and change places RH on side; 1s cross RH up/down and cast right while 2s+3s set and cross RH. 213

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

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This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.

Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.

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