The Black Black Oil

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s and 3s ½ turn RH moving down 1 place, face partner and set; cross LH to own sides, cast Left to face 1st corners (1M+3L pass LSh)
9-16 All dance reels across (RSh reels of 3 at ends and RSh reel of 4 in centre) end with 1s and 3s holding partners LH in centre of dance and RH to 1st corner
17-24 1s and 3s Balance-in-Line with corners, turn corners RH into centre and Balance-in-Line, turn corners to sides and face 2nd corners
25-32 1s and 3s dance pass and turn with 2nd corners, turn RH 1½ times and cast 1 place on own sides

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

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