Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Dancing Close

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

DANCING CLOSE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Sandy Gallamore, 2016

1- 8 1s cross down to dance reels of 3 on opposite sides. 2s end facing out. (1)23
9-16 1s turn 2s 1½ times to change places (1M+2L LH, 1L+2M RH); 1s turn 3s once round with other hand and end facing 1st corners
17-24 1s set to and turn 1st corner RH; 1s set to and turn 2nd corner RH. 1s end in 2nd place opposite side. 2(1)3
25-32 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 up round 2s; 2s+1s+3s turn partner RH

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


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