Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Bonsoir Roland

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

BONSOIR ROLAND (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Wouter Joubert Fields of Gold

1- 8 1s+2s dance Espagnole:
 1- 2 1s+2s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH
 3- 4 1s+2s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH
 5- 8 2s turn RH as 1s turn LH
9-16 All set and turn 2H and chase clockwise ½ way round. (3)(1)(2)
17-24 1s dance Fig of 8 on own sides, passing 4th corners (pstn) RSh to begin. (3)1(2)
25-28 1s dance ½ diagonal R&L with 1st corners (pstn). On bar 28 1s dance in to finish BtoB facing 4th corners (pstn)
29-32 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners (1s and corners pass LSh to begin)

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams



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