The Birkie Lads
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE BIRKIE LADS (M 4x(S32+R32)) 2C (4C set) Roy Clowes Ormskirk Book 53s+4s dance similarly to 1s+2s
1- 4 1L cast down 1 place as 2M cast up 1 place and they turn RH until in line with original place
5- 8 1s+2s dance RH across ending in original places
9-16 1M cast down 1 place as 2L cast up 1 place and ½ turn LH, 1s+2s dance LH across and end 2L+1M in place as 1L+2M pass LH to face partners
17-24 All dance RSh reels of 4 across ending in original places
25-32 All dance a Half Chain:
1L+2M turn LH into partner's place while 2L+3M cast up/down
Repeat this figure three more times with persons in 1L and 2M positions turning LH
Reel
1-32 Middle couples repeat above figures in reel time
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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