The Craven Reel
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE CRAVEN REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Derek Haynes Carnforth Collection 51- 8 1L followed by partner cast down 2 places and dance RH across with 3s
9-16 1L followed by partner dance up behind Men to original places and dance RH across with 2s
17-24 1s+2s+3s dance RSh reels of 3 on own side (1s RSh to 2s)
25-32 1L followed by partner cast down 1 place, dance up between 2s cast down round 2M to end 2nd place own side
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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Derek Haynes (1932–2005) taught Scottish country dancing throughout the UK and abroad, and for many years taught the North West Craven Branch of the RSCDS in north-west England.Many members travelled from the Carnforth area, inspiring this group of four dances named after the Craven district:
Derek Haynes
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