The Bookworm (Sennet)
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE BOOKWORM (R88) 3C Triangular set Vicky Sennet Dunedin Dances Book 41- 8 All circle round once to left, advance into centre and turning inwards dance out to places and turn away from each other
9-16 1L crosses in front of 1M to dance reels of 3 (Man with 3s - LSh to 3L and Lady with 2s - RSh to 2M)
17-24 1L crosses in front of 1M to dance reels of 3 (Man with 2s - RSh to 2M and Lady with 3s - LSh to 3L)
25-32 1s and 3L+2M change places 1s dancing under arch made by 2M+3L and cross to new position, repeat with Ladies in 2nd place dancing under arch made by 2M+3M and cross
33-40 Dancers in 3rd place dance under arch made by 3s and cross (all now in original places), all set to partners and turn RH
41-48 All dance Grand Chain ending with Ladies BtoB in centre facing partners
49-56 All set and ½ turn RH, Ladies dance clockwise 1 place into centre BtoB while partners follow and face them
57-64 All repeat bars 49-56 to end facing partners. 231
65-72 All set and ½ turn RH, all chase clockwise to partner's original place and ½ turn RH to end with Ladies facing out for...
73-84 All dance "Schiehallion" - like reels through all 3 positions giving RH across in centre (12 bars)
85-88 All turn partners RH
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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Also see the dance The Bookworm (Lange) by Anika Lange.Devised in memory of Donnie Muirhead - a fine man, a good friend, an avid collector and reader of books and godfather to Vicky and Chris's little daughter Isobel.
A "bookworm" or "bibliophile" is someone with a profound love for books, often evident through a habit of frequent reading, book collecting, or both. The term "bookworm" originally described insects that damaged books but has evolved into a positive label for enthusiastic readers.
Bibliophiles are deeply passionate about reading and may dedicate a significant amount of time to exploring various genres or delving into specific topics. For them, reading is not merely an activity but a source of joy, learning, and personal growth.
In addition to reading, many bibliophiles take great pleasure in collecting books. Their collections might include rare first editions, signed copies, or beautifully illustrated volumes. Some focus on particular themes, authors, or historical periods, treating their collections as cherished treasures.
"The Bookworm" Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885), Oil On Canvas, c. 1851
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