Chairman's Challenge

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE (J8x40) 3C (4C set) Anne MacDonald Cheshire 40th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance Inveran reels
9-16 1s+2s Set and Rotate. 213
17-20 1s cross RSh, cast round 1st corner into lines of 3 across (1L between 2s at top, 1M between 3s)
21-24 All dance ½ LSh reels of 3 across, 1s LSh to 4th corner (posn) to start
25-28 1s cross RSh, cast round 2nd corner (posn) to 2nd place opposite side
29-32 All dance ½ LSh reels of 3 on opposite sides, 1s LSh to 1st corner (posn) to start. (3)(1)(2)
33-40 All set, all chase clockwise ½ round, all set. 213

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

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This dance was devised during the Covid-19 pandemic to help the Chairperson maintain members' interest when restrictions prevented normal gatherings.

It provided a way to keep people connected to the organisation and its traditions, ensuring continuity and participation despite the disruption to usual activities.

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