Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The College Hornpipe

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE COLLEGE HORNPIPE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Boag, 1797 RSCDS Book 20

1- 8 1s+2s+3s circle 6H round and back, all remaining in centre with partner ready for...
9-16 1s+2s+3s Promenade
17-24 1s cross RH, cast to 2nd place (2 step up 19-20), cross LH, cast to 3rd place and lead up to face 1st corners
25-32 1s dance 'Hello-Goodbye' setting ending with a clap and petronella turn to 2nd places

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


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The College Hornpipe is a Scottish Country Dance devised by W. Boag in 1797, it was interpreted by the RSCDS in Book 20, 1959.

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