Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Celtic Anniversary Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE CELTIC ANNIVERSARY REEL (S6x32) 2C (3C set) Alex Bonfield and Sandy Johnston, 2026
1- 8 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s; 1s turn 2H, pull back RSh to face opposite side (2s step up 7-8)
9-16 1s+2s dance ½ Celtic Reel:
 9-10 1s+2s pass partner RSh
 11-12 1M+2L dance clockwise ¼ round, while 1L+2M dance ¾ round each other LSh to face partners in a line across
 13-14 1s+2s pass partner RSh
 15-16 1L+2M dance clockwise ¼ round, while 1M+2L dance ¾ round each other LSh to face partners in a line across the set
17-20 2s set while 1s set advancing, pass LSh to face opposite sides. 2M+1M turn ¾ RH while 2L+1L turn ¾ LH. (1)(2)
21-24 1s+2s dance ½ Double Fig of 8 (1s cross up to start)
25-32 2s+1s dance Poussette. End 2 1

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


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