The Botany Gate

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance 3 bars of Poussette and all turn partner ¾ 2H, 1s+4s end in diagonal line ready for ½ Poussete while 2s and 3s end facing partner in centre
5- 8 1s+4s dance ½ Poussette to face down nearer hands joined while bar 5 2s Retire then stand bars 6-8. 2413
9-12 4s+1s+3s dance ½ mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s in/down to start)
13-16 2s+3s+1s dance ½ mirror reels of 3 on sides (1s dance in/up to start). 1324
17-24 All set and ½ turn partner 2H; all set to partner, 1s+3s also 2s+4s circle 4H ½ round to left. 3142
25-32 All circle 8H round and back

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

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