Crystal Congratulations
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
CRYSTAL CONGRATULATIONS (R8x40) 3C (4C set) Moira Turner World Wide Weavings, 20151- 8 1s cross down (2s step up), 1s cast (1L down round behind 3M and 3L, 1M round 2L and 2M) to face 1st corners left hands joined with partner
9-16 1s+1st corners set, 1s ½ turn corner RH to flow into ½ RSh reel on 1st corner diagonal. 1s end in 3rd corner place while 1st corner (persons) finish in centre left hands joined facing 2nd corners
17-24 Repeat 9-16. 1st corner persons finish in 2nd corner places own side (2M in 3M place, 3L in 1L place) while 2nd corner (persons) finish in centre facing 3rd corner (position)
25-32 Repeat 9-16. 1st couple finish in centre
33-40 1s turn ¾ LH to 2nd place own side while all corners chase 1 place clockwise and set (now 213); 1s dance up and cast round 2s to 2nd place own side
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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This reel, Crystal Congratulations, was devised for Sandy and Craig Miller to celebrate their Twentieth Wedding Anniversary in May 2008.The original tune "Mousa Broch" was composed by John Turner for the same celebration.
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