Candyfloss

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

CANDYFLOSS (S3x32) 3C set Veronica Hughes Leeds Golden Collection

1- 4 1s+3s set and ¾ turn RH to form line up/down centre
5- 8 1s+3s dance ½ reel of 4, 1M+3L turn ¼ LH to end between 2s across the set
9- 12 2L+1M+3L+2M dance ½ reel of 4
13-16 2L+1M also 3L+2M set, change places LH, 2s pass LSh
17-20 2M dances RH across with 1s as 2L dances RH across with 3s ('2nd corner positions')
21-24 1s turn 2H ending in 3rd place as 3s turn 2H in 1st place while 2s pass LSh and dance out opposite sides, 2s dance clockwise ½ way round to 2nd place own side. All take promenade hold and face up
25-32 3s+2s+1s Promenade ending with 3s casting off to 2nd place as 2s dance up to 1st place. 231

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

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Also see the dance Candy Floss by Ruary Laidlaw.

Candyfloss (also known as cotton candy, candy floss or fairy floss) is a form of spun sugar often served at fairs, carnivals or circuses.

Girl Eating Candyfloss

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