Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Ding Dong Bell

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

DING DONG BELL (S3x32) 3C Set Chris Ronald Formation Foundations

1- 8 1s set, cast (2s step up) and turn 1¼ LH to finish in the middle Lady above Man
9-16 1s dance RH across (1L with 2s and 1M with 3s) pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple. 213
17-24 1s+3s dance the Tourbillon:
 1s and 3s ½ turn partners 2H, 1M and 3L lead partners by nearer hand 1 place clockwise to end 1s on Ladies' side and 3s Men's side, 1s set to 3s
 1s and 3s ½ turn partners 2H and lead partners on 1 place clockwise and 3s+1s cross RH to own sides. 231
25-32 All dance 6H round and back

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


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