The Craven Strathspey
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE CRAVEN STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) Derek Haynes Carnforth Collection 11- 8 1s+2s dance Diamond Poussette
9-16 1s+2s set and link and circle 4H round to left
17-24 2s+1s+3s RSh reels of 3 on own sides (1s dancing up to start)
25-32 2s+1s dance RH across, 1s+3s dance LH across
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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The Craven Strathspey is one of four Scottish country dances named after the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It was devised by Derek Haynes in memory of Bill and Win Nock, two members of his local dancing community.Many participants in Haynes's classes were members of the North West Craven Branch, based around the Carnforth area. This connection inspired four dances bearing the Craven name:
Derek Haynes
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