Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Cupar's Bonnie Lass

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

CUPAR'S BONNIE LASS (R8x40) 3C (4C set) John Clack, 2017

1- 8 1s+2s dance 'Espagnole':
 1- 2 1s+2s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH
 3- 4 1s+2s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH
 5- 8 2s turn RH as 1s turn LH to own side
9-16 LSh reels of 3 on sides (1M+3M and 1L+2L pass LSh to start - Man down, Lady up). 1s end reel cross diagonally passing RSh to face 1st corners
17-32 1s dance Corner Chain with 1st and 2nd corners:
 1s change place RH with 1st corners, 1st corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre to face 2nd corners
 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, 2nd corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s and 1s end turning LH back to places. 213
33-40 1L+2s and 1M+3s dance RH across; 2s+1s+3s turn partner RH

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


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