Chelonian Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s dance in and cast (2s step up 3-4); 1s turn LH
9-12 1L+2s also 1M+3s dance ½ RH across, 1s dance clockwise to 2nd place towards own side while corner set
13-16 1s repeat dancing ½ LH across with other couple, 1s dance anticlockwise to own side while corners set. 213
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance ½ reels of 3 on sides (1s RSh to 4th corner to start); all turn partner 2H
25-32 All circle 6H round and back. 312

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram

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