Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Charming Frenchman

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

The Charming Frenchman (J8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Jig for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Anika Lange, 2015.

1- 8 1st couple cross down into mirror reels of three on the sidelines. (1)23
9-16 1st couple dance down the set
 Change places, 1st lady passing under joined arms
 Face up, dance up, and cast into second place as 2nd couple step up. 213
17-24 1st couple advance setting and pivot right
 Set as in Double Triangles
 1st couple gypsy turn right shoulder around partner to finish. 213
25-32 Six hands round and back. 213

(WEECRIB)


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This dance was dedicated to Guillaume Legrand, in the Kuckucksnest group, Germany.

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