The Cheshire Branch Reel
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE CHESHIRE BRANCH REEL (R4x64) Sq.Set David Horsman Cheshire 40th Anniversary1- 8 1s+3s dance RH across and LH across finishing in centre, 1M+3L and 1L+3M joining 2H ready for...
9-16 1M+3L and 1L+3M dance Poussette finishing in original places but with Lady on Man's left
17-32 2s+4s repeat 1-16
33-36 1M followed by 1L dances to right (between 4s) and casts back to original place while 3M+3L dance similarly between 2s
37-40 1s+3s dance ½ R&L
41-48 2s and 4s repeat 33-40 (2s between 3s, 4s between 1s). 3412
49-52 All dance 4 bars of reverse Schiehallion reel (moving 1 place to left and Men follow Ladies). 2341
53-56 All turn partner LH
57-64 All circle 8H round and back
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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This dance was created to mark the 40th anniversary of the RSCDS Cheshire Branch, honouring its history and achievements over four decades.Back to the top of this Scottish Country Dancing Instructions 'The Cheshire Branch Reel' page