The Daunder
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE DAUNDER (S4x32) 4C set Jim Fyfe SCD Archives1- 8 1M+2L also 3M+4L turn RH 1½ times into RH across with partners ½ way and all cross (2s and 4s under arches made by 1s and 3s)
9-16 2M+1L also 4M+3L turn LH 1½ times into LH across with partners ½ way and all cross (Ladies under arches made by Men)
17-24 1s+4s (centre couple) dance RH across ½ way, change places RH with partners, 2s+4s also 1s+3s dance RH across ½ way and all change place on sides
25-32 All dance RSh reels of 4 on sides
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
The word Daunder is used, particularly in Scotland, to mean; to stroll, to meander, to go on without reaching a conclusion.
Daundering In Dovedale
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