The Committee Meeting
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE COMMITTEE MEETING (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Ann Dix Reel Friends 31- 8 1s dance reflection reels of 3 on own sides (1s in and down)
9-16 1s set and cast, cross RH and cast round 1st corners
17-24 1s dance ½ reels of 3 across (1L with 2s, 1M with 3s) end between 2s/3s facing down/up in lines of 3 across, all set and link for 3
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round back
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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Ann Dix devised this dance for the committee members of the Argyll Scottish Dancing Group and their friends who holidayed together on Arran in May 2003. The Argyll's committee meeting was held on this holiday, far from the members' usual territory of the English home counties.The recommended tune is "The Sally Gardens".
"The Gaols Committee of The House Of Commons" William Hogarth (1697-1764), Oil On Canvas, c. 1729
Image copyright William Hogarth, public domain, via WikiArt.
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