Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Darvel Weaver

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE DARVEL WEAVER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Jeremy Marshall Ox2K

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast (2s step up); 1s cross RH and cast to right (1M down, 1L up) to end 1L between 2s facing down, 1M between 3s facing up
9-16 All set in lines of 3 across and change places RH up/down with person opposite; 1s cast to right (1M down, 1L up) to 2nd place opposite sides while 2s+3s set to partners and change places LH. (2)(1)(3)
17-24 All set on sides and cross RH with partner; 1s cast to right (1M up, 1L down) to end 1M between 2s facing down, 1L between 3s facing up while 2s+3s set and change places LH up/down with person opposite
25-32 Reels of 3 on sides (1s RSh to 1st corner to start), Bars 30-32 1s dance across to 2nd place own side while 2s+3s finish reel. 213

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


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