Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Default Position

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE DEFAULT POSITION (S3x32) 3C Set David Horsman Cheshire 40th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s dance Rose Progression:
 1- 2 1M+2L set as 1L+2M change places RH
 3- 4 1M+2L ½ turn 2H as 1L and 2M dance into partners place
 5- 6 1M+2L cast into each other's place as 1L+2M ½ turn 2H
 7- 8 1M and 2L dance into 2nd/1st places own side as 1L and 2M cast to right to new places. 213
9-16 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back
17-24 2s+1s+3s set and link for 3 couples twice. (3)(1)(2)
25-32 All set, turn partner 1½ 2H and set. 312

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


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