Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Diamond Quarrie

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE DIAMOND QUARRIE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Elaine Brunken Moments in Time

1- 8 1s dance Progressive Fig of 8:
 1s cross RH as 2s set, 1s+2s dance ¾ double Fig of 8 with 1s casting and 2s crossing up to start
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance reflection ('mirror') reels of 3 on sides (2s out/down, 1s in/down, 3s out/up) 1s finish facing 1st corner
17-24 1s set to corners and partner ('Hello-Goodbye') 1s finish facing 3rd corners
25-32 1s dance Corner pass and turn with 3rd and then 4th corners

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


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The Diamond Quarrie - Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video

Dance Information

This reel, The Diamond Quarrie, was devised for Avril Quarrie's 60th Birthday Party in San Francisco, in 2002.

The recommended music is "Avril Quarrie" by Gary Thomas.



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