Bydand (Drewry)

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s set and cross RH; all set and cross back RH, 2s face out
9-12 1s ½ turn RH moving down to 2nd place and face up nearer hands joined while 2s dance up and turn to face 1s nearer hands joined, 1s+2s set
13-16 1s+2s dance ½ RH across, 1s cast down to 2nd place while 2s lead up and cross to 1st place own side
17-20 1s cross RH, 1M casts down round 3L to face up in centre and 1L casts up round 2M to face down in centre while 2s+3s set facing diagonally in and advance 1 step to form a circle, retire 1 step to sides (2M+3M and 2L+3L retain hands on sides)
21-24 1s change places LH up/ down set, 1M casts down round 2M as 1L casts up round 3L to 2nd place own sides while 2s+3s set on sides and advance 1 step, retire with partner 1 step (up and down in centre) to end 2s at top facing down, 3s at bottom facing up. 213
25-32 2s+1s+3s set and circle 6H round to left, dance in, pull back RSh spiral out clockwise to places

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

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