Crossing The Harbour

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s and 4s dance in to dance Figs 8 on sides round 2s and 3s
9-16 All set and cross RH; all set and ½ turn partner RH, 1s and 3s face down, 2s and 4s face up nearer hands joined
17-20 2s and 4s make arches and dance up as 1s and 3s dance down under arches; 3s and 2s set turning in while 1s and 4s change places, 1s making arch and 4s dancing under
21-24 1s and 2s dance under arches made by 4s and 3s; 1s and 4s set turning in while 2s and 3s change places, 2s making arch and 3s dancing under. 4321
25-28 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance RH across, 4s and 2s face up in centre
29-32 4s cast to 3rd place while 2s dance up to top and all couples set. 2341

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