Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Brendan Brae

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

BRENDAN BRAE (S8x32) 3C (4C set) John Wood Nova Scotia Collection 2017

1- 4 1s lead down middle and cross over to cast up to 2nd place while 2s set and cross RH to 3rd place while 3s cast up to 1st place and cross RH. (3)(1)(2)
5- 8 3s+1s+2s turn partner 1½ 2H to own sides
9-16 3s+1s+2s set, 1s dance reels of 3 across (6 bars, LSh to 1st corner (position) to start)
17-20 3s lead down middle and cross over to cast up to 2nd place while 1s set and cross RH to 3rd place while 2s cast up to 1st place and cross RH. (2)(3)(1)
21-24 2s+3s+1s turn partner 1½ 2H to own sides
25-32 3s+1s dance the Tourbillon:
 25-28 3s and 1s ½ turn partners 2H, 3M and 1L lead partners by nearer hand 1 place clockwise to end 3s on Ladies side and 1s on Men's side, 3s set to 1s
 29-32 3s and 1s ½ turn partners 2H and lead partners on 1 place clockwise and 1s+3s cross RH to own sides. 213

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

This dance was devised by John Wood in March, 1992 to celebrate Brenda Porter's birthday.

Recommended Music: "Porchester Hall" on Selected Scottish Country Dances, Jim MacLeod.



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