Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Dancing Gentleman

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE DANCING GENTLEMAN (S3x32) 3C set John Collins Chicago 10th Anniversary Collection

1- 8 2s set, Petronella turn, set and Petronella turn to 2nd place opposite sides
9-16 ½ reels of 3 on sides (2M+1L and 2L+3M pass RSh). ½ reels of 3 across 2M+3M (in 1st place) and 2L+1L (in 3rd place) pass LSh. 1s end facing 3rd corner (1st corner person)
17-24 2s turn corner RH, partner LH, 4th corner position (2nd corner person) RH, partner LH to 2nd place opposite sides. (3)(2)(1)
25-32 3s+2s+1s set, 3s cross LH while 2s+1s dance ½ RH across. 2s turn 2H (4 bars) 312

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



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