Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

A Dance For Dorothy (Thorn)

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A DANCE FOR DOROTHY (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Anne Thorn Magic Of Music

1- 8 1s set and cast 1 place, ¾ turn LH into prom hold facing 3L
9-16 1s dance ½ RSh reel of 3 with 1st corners and 1s dance ½ RSh reel with 2nd corners ending in 2nd place Ladies' side
17-20 1s cross leading with LH and cast (Man up, Lady down) dancing into middle to meet partner while 3s+2s dance ½ R&L
21-24 2s+1s+3s turn partners RH to end own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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


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Also see the dance Dance For Dorothy (Cashmore/Ferrier) by Pauline Cashmore and George Ferrier.
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