Dr Ligon Of Marietta

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s pass RSh to opposite side, face out and change places with 2s (1M RH, 1L LH); 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 (1M up through 2s, 1L down through 3s) to finish LH joined with partner on 1st corner diagonal
9-12 1s turn ¾ LH while all corners chase 1 place round clockwise. 1s join RH with 4th corners (pstn), i.e. 2nd corner diagonal and Balance-in-Line while other corner set
13-16 Repeat 9-12 with Balance-in-Line on 1st corner diagonal
17-24 LSh reels of 3 on sides (1M out/down / 1L out ou). 1s finish LH joined on 2nd corner diagonal
25-32 All repeat 9-16 with Balance-in-Line on 1st corner diagonal, the Balance-in-Line on 2nd corner diagonal
33-40 1s ½ turn LH, dance LSh round 1st corners to 2nd place own side passing partner LSh in centre. 213

Note: bars 9 -16 and 25 - 32 are a variation on the Corner Targe

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

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It was devised as a tribute to Dr Walt Ligon, who has been a longstanding teacher and mentor to the Scottish country dance class in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ligon continues to attend the class and typically teaches at least one dance during each evening.