Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Broken River Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

BROKEN RIVER REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) J van der Touw Dookie Bookie

1- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, 2s+1s+3s turn RH (4 bars)
9-16 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 1st corners and ½ reel of 4 with 2nd corners (1s end in 2nd place opposite sides)
17-24 All set and link for 3 twice
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H to left, pivot and circle right back to places

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


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