The Dabbler's Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round to left; 1s set and cast to face 1st corners (2s step up 7-8)
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal RSh reel of 4 with 1st corner; dance LSh round partner to dance ½ diagonal LSh reel of 4 with 4th corners. 1s pass LSh to end in 2nd place opposite sides facing out. (3)(1)(2)
17-20 1s dance down behind opposite sides, meet below 3rd place, dance up middle while 2s+3s dance ½ R&L
21-24 1s dance up, cross and cast round 2s to face 1st corners
25-32 1s turn 1st corner RH, pass RSh; turn 2nd corner RH and pass RSh to 2nd place own side. 213

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