The Bon Viveur
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE BON VIVEUR (M-(S2x32+R2x32)) Sq.Set Ian and Caroline Brockbank RSCDS Book 52Strathspey
1- 8 All circle 8H round and back
9-16 1s+3s dance Men's Chain finish with Ladies facing out
17-28 All dance Schiehallion reels (12 bars) to finish 1 place clockwise from starting place. 4123
29-32 All birl (or turn) partners RH. 4123
Note: Dance twice as Strathspey, twice as Reel
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
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This dance was created to honour Stewart Adam's receipt of the RSCDS Scroll of Honour at the AGM in Perth in November 2015 and was first performed at the Edinburgh Branch Christmas Party that December.Stewart has been a prominent figure in the Edinburgh dance community since the 1960s, beginning with the Edinburgh University New Scotland Country Dance Society. He was also a founding member of the Dunedin Dancers and an active participant in the RSCDS Edinburgh Branch.
Over the years, Stewart has served on various committees, including those of New Scotland, Dunedin, the RSCDS Edinburgh Branch, and the RSCDS itself, even holding the position of Chairman for the RSCDS Edinburgh Branch, Dunedin, and the RSCDS.
Stewart is known for his hands-on approach, often taking the lead when work needs to be done. On the dance floor, he partners with many, though he always returns home with his wife, Chris. After the dancing is over, he can typically be found near the bar, enjoying the company of friends - a true bon viveur.
Bon viveur is an English pseudo-French expression denoting someone who enjoys the good things in life, especially food and drink. Bon vivant is the more authentic French term.
"Bon vivant" is a French term that translates to "good liver" in English. It is used to describe someone who enjoys the good things in life, especially in terms of food, drink, and socializing.
A bon vivant is someone with refined and luxurious tastes, often characterized by a love for fine dining, wine, and cultural pursuits.
This term is typically associated with a person who appreciates and indulges in the pleasures of life, savoring experiences that are considered enjoyable, convivial, and sophisticated.
"Le Bon Vivant" Georg Lampe (1858-?), Oil On Canvas, c. 1910
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