Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Celtic Drum

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE CELTIC DRUM (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Barry Skelton Celtic Book

1- 8 1s set, cross RH; 1s+2s set and dance ½ RH across. 1s and 2s remain in centre facing up/down dance
9-16 1s+2s dance cross over reel for 2 couples:
 9-10 Ladies cast right into partner's place while Men turn ¾ LH to finish in opposite Lady's place
 11-12 Men cast right while Ladies ¾ turn LH to finish in opposite Lady's place
 13-14 Ladies cast right to finish in Man's place while Men turn ¾ LH to finish in partner's place
 15-16 Men cast right to own place while Ladies ¾ turn LH. Finish facing up/down dance
17-24 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across finishing on sides; 1s+2s set and cross RH
25-32 1s+2s set, dance ½ RH across; 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 (1L up round 2s, 1M down round 3s)

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


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