A Birthday Dance
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
A BIRTHDAY DANCE (J4x32) 4C set Ted Sommerville 11 More South African SCDs3s and 4s start on opposite sides
1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH and cast in 1 place, 1s+4s dance LH across
9-16 1s and 4s change places RH with corners and 2s+3s dance LH across, all set
17-24 All dance reels of 4 on sides
25-32 All set, 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across ½ way, 1s+4s dance LH across ½ way while 2s and 3s cross RH, all set. 24(1)(3)
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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"The Birthday Cake" Augusta Ludwig (1834-1901)
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